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Brazil bids farewell to pioneer Pele in glorious send off for football's greatest

Thousands flooded the streets of Santos to say their final goodbyes to Brazilian legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner who died in December at the age of 82

Daily Mirror

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

The Brazilian football star is to be buried on Tuesday after lying in state at the home of his former club Santos in Sao Paulo.

The Independent UK

"Pele is eternal" - Brazil pays tribute as legend reaches final resting place

The 82-year-old, who passed away last week, was transported on top of a fire engine from Santos' stadium to the world's largest vertical cemetery as hundreds of thousands filled the streets to reflect and celebrate the life of their country's finest footballer

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Gianni Infantino hits back with response after scathing criticism over Pele coffin selfie

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has responded after he was heavily criticised for taking a selfie just yards away from Pele's open coffin during the Brazilian icon's wake on Monday

Daily Mirror

Pearson on pressure, Dasilva's reunion and Palmer's mixed reactions: Bristol City moments missed

The finer details from Bristol City's 1-1 Championship draw against Coventry

Bristol Post

Pele funeral live updates: Brazil football legend laid to rest after thousands line streets

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Evening Standard

What is colon cancer? ‘Silent killer’ that afflicted Kirstie Alley and Pele

Second-deadliest form of cancer in UK can sometimes develop without symptoms

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Thousands of mourners file past Pele’s body ahead of Brazil footballing legend’s funeral

Pele’s body has been lying in state at his hometown stadium, following his death aged 82

Evening Standard

Pele to be buried today after lying in state as thousands of fans queue to pay tribute

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

The Independent UK

Thousands queue to see Pele's coffin ahead of his burial today

The former Brazil international was a national hero, winning three FIFA World Cups during his legendary career

Wales Online

Pele to be buried today after lying in state at Urbano Caldeira stadium

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

The Independent UK

Thousands gather to say farewell to Pele in 24-hour wake

The global footballing icon will be buried on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Thousands of fans wait to pay respects to Brazil great Pele

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

The Independent UK

Pelé was ensnared by 'Brazilian-style racism' but stood firm as dictatorship tried to keep him playing

Following the death of arguably the greatest soccer player of all time, Prof José Paulo Florenzano of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo considers Pelé’s incredible legacy off the field. This article was originally written in Portuguese.

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France 24

From Pelé to Lula: How to heal Brazil's divisions?

Sometimes a single person really can change the world. Pelé not only captured the planet's heart with his Midas touch, he also made football the world’s top spectator sport, acting as the graceful ambassador for the beautiful game. The king also put Brazil on the map. As a nation mourns,…

Daily Mirror

FIFA president Gianni Infantino poses for selfie next to Pele's open coffin

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been paying his respects to Pele out in Santos - and was spotted smiling for a selfie just yards away from the Brazilian legend's open coffin

Daily Mirror

Emotional Brazilians say tearful goodbye to Pele as fans flock to legend's funeral

Pele passed away in December following a battle with cancer and thousands of Brazilians have arrived in Santos to pay their respects on the first day of his funeral

Daily Mirror

FIFA president Gianni Infantino criticised for impractical demand at Pele's funeral

Gianni Infantino has visited Santos in Brazil to see Pele's coffin lying in state after the three-time World Cup winner sadly passed away aged 82 on Thursday, December 29

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Evening Standard

Gianni Infantino reveals FIFA will ask EVERY country to name a football stadium after Pele

Gianni Infantino has revealed FIFA will ask every country in the world to name a football stadium after Pele.

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Brazil Bids Farewell to ‘King of Soccer’ Pele with 24-Hour Wake

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the center of the…

Daily Record

Celtic fans disturb Ibrox disaster minute's silence with boos as Rangers support issue furious response

The Parkhead club said in a statement before the match that the silence was also to remember Hoops strike legend Frank McGarvey, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pele.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino wants every country to name a stadium in honour of Pele

The Brazil great died aged 82 after a battle with cancer

Evening Standard

Pele’s coffin arrives at Santos stadium for legend’s funeral as fans queue up in thousands to pay respects

The coffin of Brazilian football icon Pele arrived at the home of Santos on Monday ahead of his funeral.

Reuters

Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake

Daily Mirror

Pele's last words on Instagram were touching tributes to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe

Pele's funeral started in Brazil on Monday following his passing at the end of December and will conclude the following day once his coffin has lied in state for 24 hours

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