Pelé: 5 things to know about the Brazilian football legend who died at 82
Pelé: 5 things to know about the Brazilian football legend who died at 82
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Pelé was a global athletics icon.
He acted in films and had at least 7 children.
Pelé died on December 29 at the age of 82 after a long illness.
Before Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, there was a Brazilian soccer superstar known simply as 82-year-old Pelé. The guy was one of football's greatest players, and the sport was saddened to learn of his passing on December 29, 2022 after a long illness.
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Pelé was a global athletics icon.
He acted in films and had at least 7 children.
Pelé died on December 29 at the age of 82 after a long illness.
Before Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, there was a Brazilian soccer superstar known simply as 82-year-old Pelé. The guy was one of football's greatest players, and the sport was saddened to learn of his passing on December 29, 2022 after a long illness.
More Olympic news:
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Pelé was a global athletics icon.
He acted in films and had at least 7 children.
Pelé died on December 29 at the age of 82 after a long illness.
