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World-renowned footballer, Pele, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, aged 82, passed away on December 29 after a long battle with colon cancer.

SANTOS, Brazil (AFP) — An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pelé with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his dazzling s...

An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his dazzling skill.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will lead the tributes Tuesday as Brazil says a final farewell to football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.

Brazil says final farewell to King Pele

By Ben Church and Camilo Rocha, CNN

Peles 100-year-old mother, Dona Celeste

The Brazilian star died on December 29 at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer, and was mourned on Monday and Tuesday at the stadium of his long-time club Santos.

The procession started at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium, home of Pelés former club Santos. His coffin will b...

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