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‘His legacy will outlive us all’: Pele takes final journey as thousands attend funeral

The Brazil legend’s casket was taken from Santos’ stadium to a vertical cemetery overlooking the pitch, five days after the icon died of colon cancer at the age of 82

The Independent UK

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

The Brazilian football star is to be buried on Tuesday after lying in state at the home of his former club Santos in Sao Paulo.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino hits back with response after scathing criticism over Pele coffin selfie

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has responded after he was heavily criticised for taking a selfie just yards away from Pele's open coffin during the Brazilian icon's wake on Monday

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Thousands of mourners file past Pele’s body ahead of Brazil footballing legend’s funeral

Pele’s body has been lying in state at his hometown stadium, following his death aged 82

Evening Standard

Pele to be buried today after lying in state as thousands of fans queue to pay tribute

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

The Independent UK

Thousands queue to see Pele's coffin ahead of his burial today

The former Brazil international was a national hero, winning three FIFA World Cups during his legendary career

Wales Online

Pele to be buried today after lying in state at Urbano Caldeira stadium

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

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Thousands gather to say farewell to Pele in 24-hour wake

The global footballing icon will be buried on Tuesday

The Independent UK

FIFA president Gianni Infantino poses for selfie next to Pele's open coffin

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been paying his respects to Pele out in Santos - and was spotted smiling for a selfie just yards away from the Brazilian legend's open coffin

Daily Mirror

‘It’s going to be crazy’: Crowds flock to Santos for Pelé’s wake

Aside from the extraordinary international career that brought him his greatest fame, Pelé was well known for his loyalty to his club Santos, based in the eponymous port city south of Sao Paulo where he spent most of his life. Fans gathered to pay tribute to the king of football…

France 24

Pele's goals and stats compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Pele's status as arguably the game's greatest player is cemented but the Brazilian icon continues to be compared to the modern greats in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mirror

Pele's mum to have last goodbye with son after being tragically unaware Brazil hero died

The funeral of legendary Brazilian footballer Pele will take place in Santos, with the footballer's mother, Celeste, unaware of the three-time World Cup winner's death

Daily Mirror

Pele fans sleep on streets with some arriving 14 hours before funeral to pay respects

Pele's funeral will take place at the stadium of Brazilian football club Santos after the legendary three-time World Cup winner died in December at the age of 82

Daily Mirror

Pelé funeral – live: Brazil legend and three-time World Cup winner to lie in state as coffin arrives at Santos

Pelé, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, will be buried at the Memorial Necropole Ecumenical, a vertical cemetery in Santos, with only his family present

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France 24

Brazilians bid farewell to football legend Pelé

Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos on Monday. Watch FRANCE 24’s special programme on the passing of Brazil’s football legend.

The Independent UK

Pelé funeral – live: Brazil prepares to say final goodbye to legend

Pelé died last week after a long battle with colon cancer

Salon

Pelé put passion at the heart of soccer

He remains the face of a purity in soccer that existed long before big money and global geopolitics infiltrated

The National (Scotland)

Beale compares 'beautiful' Old Firm derby to Brazil rivalries

MICHAEL BEALE is under no illusions about the scale of the Old Firm derby as he prepares to manage Rangers for the first time against their fierce…

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Daily Record

Michael Beale reacts to Rangers and Celtic ticket squabble with Brazilians 'don’t argue about 700 away fans’ line

The Ibrox boss on the passion of the Old Firm and where it ranks among the world’s greatest derbies.

Football London

Pele's Arsenal preference revisited as football mourns the loss of an icon

Brazilian footballing icon Pele had previously admitted a soft spot for Arsenal in 2015, even admitting he would have chosen to play for the Gunners over Chelsea

The Independent UK

Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for '94 World Cup, MLS

Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971

The National (Scotland)

Michael Beale shares Pele sadness over loss of the 'king of football'

Michael Beale may not have known the man many feel is the greatest footballer in history, but he certainly felt Pele's impact.

Evening Standard

Brazil declares three days of national mourning for death of Pele as football legend’s funeral plans revealed

The Brazilian legend will be laid to rest in his hometown of Santos following his death aged 82

Radio France Internationale

World pays hommage to Brazilian 'king of football' Pelé

Pelé, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, has died at the age of 82.

Daily Mirror

Pele funeral date confirmed as Brazil declare three days of mourning for legendary star

Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil star Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82, with tributes pouring in from the football world and beyond for a true legend of the game

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