Brazil: death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé (1940-2022)

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé (1940-2022) - ©  CBF

"Our greatest football idol died on Thursday in Sao Paulo (Brazil). Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, 82, died at the Albert Einstein Hospital. The king of football was diagnosed in 2021 with colon cancer and his death was confirmed this afternoon as a result of the illness," announced the CBF on 29/12/2022.

During his professional...

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé (1940-2022) - ©  CBF

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