Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82.
The death of the only man to win the World Cup three times as a player was confirmed by his daughter Kely Nascimento on Instagram.
Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever.Amor, amor e amor, para sempre.Love, love and love, forever.
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