Pelé dead at 82 after stellar football career for Brazil
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Pelé made his debut for the São Paulo-based Santos in 1956 at the age of 15.
Pelé, the man celebrated as the greatest player in the history of the sport, who has died at the age of 82
Pelé’s official Instagram account, which carried the message: “Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.”
Doctors said the cause of death was “multiple organ failure, a result of the progression of colon cancer associated with his previous clinical condition”.
Pelé burst on to the global stage at 17 as a member of the Brazilian team that won the 1958 World Cup, the first of three he would go on to lift.
His style of dribbling and prolific goalscoring dazzled spectators, earning the adoration of a nation famous for its obsession with football as well as the respect and awe of opponents.
the King of Football
Pelé remained prolific on social media and posted regularly ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
His daughter, Kely Nascimento, posted on Instagram: “all we are is thanks to you. we love you infinitely. Rest in peace.”
His trio of World Cup wins with Brazil — in 1958, 1962 and 1970 — is a record that remains unequalled in international football.
“Few Brazilians took the name of our country as far as he did,”
“Foreigners from the four corners of the planet soon found a way to pronounce the magic word: ‘Pelé’.”
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