'A lack of respect': Brazil footballers fail to show up to Pelé's funeral | Pelé
Few of the country’s previous World Cup winners traveled to pay homage to the football legend
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Few of the country’s previous World Cup winners traveled to pay homage to the football legend
Download logoMemorial held at the stadium of Santos FC where Pelé spent most of his playing career; Gianni Infantino attended alongside Presidents of
Brazilian mourners flocked into the Santos stadium Monday to pay their last respects to the country's most iconic football player ever. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, 'O Rei' (The King) passed away last Thursday at the age of 82 due to complications from colon cancer.
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