The Latest Breaking News on Pele 'Would Have Been Sad' At State Of Brazil Team, Says Son

Brazil legend, three-time World Cup winner, dribbling magician and goalscoring machine Pele died at the age of 82 on Thursday night with his family by his side in Sao Paulo, Brazil

"Pele was on another level."

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.

Three-time World-cup winning football legend, Pele passed away at 82 after fighting prolonged cancer battle. Read on for details:

Pele, the legendary Brazilian football player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82. Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital, where Pele was undergoing treatment, said he died at 3:27 p.m. "due to multiple…

The Brazilian’s reputation was built on his impressive performances at World Cups

Pele redefined what was possible on the pitch

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

The Brazil great, who has died aged 82, enjoyed a colourful career.