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"He leaves a legacy, a person of color who was crowned king of soccer, and he also brought a lot of peace outside Brazil," says Jorge Tavares, a resident of the late soccer legend's home state.

The football legend Pelé, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to have won the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa dubbing…

The African daily newspapers are virtually unanimous in celebrating the talent and generosity of the late Pelé.

From spearheading the “beautiful game” to helping Brazil win three World Cup titles, Pelé embodied greatness in his sport. The incarnation of the country’s style and elegance on the field, Pelé began enchanting Brazilian fans as a teenager. He helped the Selecao lift the World Cup trophy for the first…

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

Reactions poured in from around the world to the death of Brazilian football legend Pelé . He died of cancer in Brazil at age 82. His grace, athleticism and mesmerizing moves transfixed players and fans. ____ “A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express…

Pelé played all over the world during his glorious career, and during one of his few matches in Australia the Brazilian legend ended up copping the fight of his life.

The showbiz world has joined the world of sport to pay tribute to football icon Pele following his death of the age of 82

The Brazilian great's club will host a 24-hour wake before his coffin is carried through the streets of town, but a who's who of the football world is already paying its respects.