Brazil Legend And Greatest Footballer Of All Time Passes Away After Battle With Cancer At The Age Of 82
Pele, the greatest footballer of all time, has died at the age of 82.
The world of football is in mourning after it was announced the Brazilian icon has passed away in his homeland.
Pele had been receiving treatment for a tumour in his colon but stopped responding to care.
It has now been confirmed that he has passed away.
Nicknamed The King, Pele won three World Cups with Brazil between 1958 and 1970, the only player in football history to achieve the feat.
His amazing haul of 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which included friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record.
He scored a remarkable 77 goals in 92 games for the national team – a record equalled by Neymar at the recent World Cup.
Pele burst on to the scene at an early age.
He made his debut for his ...