Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos on Monday.
Funeral workers uncover the coffin of the late Brazilian soccer great Pele as he lies in state on the pitch during his wake at Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil on Jan. 2, 2023.The coffin with Brazilian soccer great Pele lies on display on the pitch of the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil on Jan. 2, 2023.Edinho touches the forehead of his father, Brazilian soccer great Pele, during his funeral at the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil on Jan. 2, 2023.
Pelé’s casket will be ushered through the streets of Santos before his burial. Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and other dignitaries are expected to attend.
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