Soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

Dec 29 2022 by SBNation.com

 
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World football says goodbye to one of its icons.

Brazilian footballing legend Pelé has passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, his agent confirmed to the Associated Press.

Pelé is one of the world’s most famous athletes of all-time and an iconic Brazilian soccer player, defining the “beautiful game” during his illustrious career that included three World Cup titles.

Pelé was born on Oct. 23, 1940 in Três Corações in Brazil....

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