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

Pelé died last week after a long battle with colon cancer

The Independent UK

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

Salon

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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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.

Daily Record

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

Football London

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 Independent UK

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.

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When King Pele enjoyed the 'beautiful game' with school children in Delhi

NEW DELHI: "It's an honour for me to celebrate the world's greatest sport with the children of India," these words from Pele seven years ago will ring forever in the ears of football fans in Delhi.

The Times of India

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

Evening Standard

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

Daily Mirror

Pele once 'stopped a war' as temporary ceasefire was called to welcome Brazilian hero

Brazil legend Pele passed away aged 82 on Thursday following a battle with cancer - leaving millions of people to mourn the loss of one of football's greatest ever stars

Daily Mirror

Sorry Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar - Pele was the greatest footballer of all time

Brazil legend, three-time World Cup winner, dribbling magician and goalscoring machine Pele died at the age of 82 on Thursday night with his family by his side in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Daily Mirror

How Newcastle's Ray Baartz upstaged the late, great Pele

"Pele was on another level."

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The Times of India

Pele: Highlights of a glittering career

BY: Aditya Mallick

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pele, Brazilian Legend of the Beautiful Game, Dies at 82

Pele, the legendary Brazilian football player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82. Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital, where Pele was undergoing treatment, said he died at 3:27 p.m. "due to multiple…

The Independent UK

Pele, the footballing genius who pioneered the beautiful game

Pele redefined what was possible on the pitch

The Independent UK

From the 1966 World Cup to London 2012 Olympics – Pele’s visits to Great Britain

Pele made several notable trips to Britain during his lifetime.

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The Independent UK

‘The greatest of all time’ – Tributes paid after Pele dies aged 82

The three-time World Cup winner was widely regarded as the best to have graced the game

The Conversation

Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer

Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game.

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Pelé, ‘king of the beautiful game,’ touched the world and left mark on South Florida, too

His given name was a handful.

The Independent UK

Pele's funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos

The stadium where Brazilian soccer great Pelé played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday

France 24

Nobody disputes Pelé's greatness – but his goal count is up for debate

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness and his penchant for scoring. The exact number of goals in his career will forever be a topic for debate.

The Independent UK

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

Nobody disputes Pelé ’s greatness but the exact number of goals he scored in his career will forever remain a motive for debate

The Independent UK

Jogo bonito: Pelé ’s 10 most memorable goals

Pelé made scoring look easy, dribbling past defenders, firing powerful shots, striking well-placed free-kicks or using firm headers

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