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Legendary footballer Pele has died

Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82

FILED - 27 July 2007, Duesseldorf: Brazilian soccer legend Pele laughs in front of the label of his fashion brand "Magic 10". Brazilian soccer legend Pele has died at the age of 82. Photo: Achim Scheidemann/dpa Source: DPA / Achim Scheidemann/DPA

Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century has died at the age of 82.


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