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Visionary Pele was the giant amongst giants and we will never see the like again

John Gibson remember the Brazilian icon, who sadly passed away on Thursday

Chronicle Live

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

The superlatives about Pelé over the years came from the likes of Nelson Mandela and Andy Warhol

The Independent UK

Neymar Details How Pele Changed Soccer in Touching Tribute

The soccer legend died Thursday.

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Pelé, who rose from a Brazilian slum to become the world’s greatest soccer player, dies at 82

Pelé, the soccer player who rose from an impoverished Brazilian slum to become the most famous and, for a time, the best-paid athlete in the world during a spectacular career that produced more World Cup titles and more breathtaking moments than any other, has died at the age of 82,…

Los Angeles Times

Pele: The genius football pioneer who redefined what was possible on the pitch

Pele famously described football as 'o jogo bonito' - the beautiful game - and arguably no individual did more to make it so.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo pays moving tribute to "eternal King" Pele after death aged 82

Cristiano Ronaldo and the wider footballing community are in mourning after Brazilian legend Pele - the only man to win three World Cups - died aged 82 on Thursday

Daily Mirror

Jamie Redknapp pens touching and personal tribute to Pele

The football star shared an anecdote of how Pele has been in his life from a young age

Liverpool Echo

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Pele remembered by junior football team as 'greatest to ever have graced' Scots club's pitch

The footballing icon died on Thursday from colon cancer and has been remembered by Troon FC as Brazil trained at Portland Park before the 1966 World Cup in England.

Daily Record

Gary Lineker leads tributes to 'divine and joyous' Pele after Brazil legend's death

Tributes across the footballing world have poured in after the death of Pele was announced on Thursday night

Liverpool Echo

Remembering when Brazil legend Pele faced Newcastle United

Recalling the time the late, great Pele faced Newcastle United 50 years ago

Chronicle Live

Pele's aura left you knowing you were in the presence of greatness

Pele has passed at the age of 82 but his legacy lives on after a career on and off that pitch that transcended his sport which began with his sensational World Cup efforts

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker leads emotional tributes for Pele as football mourns Brazil icon

Three-time World Cup winner Pele died aged 82 on Thursday and several football legends - including Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker - have paid their respects

Daily Mirror

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's touching tribute to Pele after Brazil icon passes away

The former Newcastle United star took to social media to acknowledge the legend's impact on the sport.

Chronicle Live

Football legend Pele dies aged 82 after World Cup hero's cancer battle

Pele - who is considered to be football's first global superstar - had been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required regular medical treatment.

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Evening Standard

Pele: The greatest footballer of all time and true sporting icon who inspired millions

When the news that Pele’s flame was dimming came on the same day that Lionel Messi was lighting up the World Cup with his 1,000th goal, it seemed somehow to align two sparkling stars of global football.

The Independent UK

Brazilian football great Pele dies aged 82

The death of the star – who had been in hospital since November – was confirmed by his daughter.

ABC News

Pelé obituary: The king of football who came to define Brazil

Brazilians revered Pelé, the greatest football player of his generation, as O Rei, the king, and no one man came to define a country as much as he did during his lifetime of footballing brilliance.

Edinburgh Live

Brazilian football legend and three-time world champion Pelé has died at 82

The tragic news comes from Brazil as the whole world has began to pay tribute to a man that was considered as the first global football star and one of the greatest players of all time.

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Sports Illustrated

Brazilian Soccer Legend Pele Dead at 82

The icon won three World Cup titles with Brazil and is celebrated as one of the greatest players of all time.

The Independent UK

Brazil great Pele dies aged 82

Pele spent almost his entire professional club career with Santos.

The Independent UK

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

Pele made several notable trips to Britain during his lifetime

Liverpool Echo

Pele 'the King' of football twice wowed Everton and Liverpool crowds half a century apart

Chris Beesley pays tribute to Pele who received a hero's welcome at both Everton's Goodison Park in 1966 and Liverpool's Anfield in 2015

The Independent UK

Pele was always about more than football

A Netflix documentary explored the life of one of football’s greatest-ever players and the country that loved him like no other, Miguel Delaney writes

The Independent UK

Pele: The footballing genius who pioneered the beautiful game

The Brazilian superstar, regarded by many as the greatest footballer of all time, has died aged 82.

The Independent UK

Pele, Gordon Banks and the greatest save

England faced Brazil during the group stage of the 1970 World Cup.

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