Brazilian football superstar Pele, who has died at the age of 82, was 'a unique inspiration to the African continent' who will 'forever live in the hearts and minds of football lovers', the continent's football chief said on Friday. | Sport24news
Pele - was elected as Brazil's Extraordinary Minister for Sport in 1995.
Brazilian football superstar Pele, who has died at the age of 82, was"a unique inspiration to the African continent" who will"forever live in the hearts and minds of football lovers", the continent's football chief said on Friday. "His death is a huge loss for supporters and football fans," said Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football .
Motsepe also hailed Pele's"commitment to improve the living conditions of the poor and marginalised".The three-time World Cup winner, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. His passing sparked a wave of emotion and tributes across the world as Brazil began a three-day national mourning.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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