Brazil declares three days of national mourning for Pele

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Brazil declares three days of national mourning for Pele

By Krishneel Nair

30/12/2022

Photo: Plataforma Media

Brazil has entered three days of mourning following the death of football superstar Pele.

The 82-year-old - the only man to win the World Cup three times as a player - died earlier this morning after a long battle with cancer.

World leaders, athletes and entertainers are among those who shared tributes to Pele.

Source: Sky News

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