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Footballing great Pelé has died

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Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82

Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82 Source: AAP / Achim Scheidemann

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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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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