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Brazilian Soccer Icon Pelé Dies at 82
December 29, 2022
Brazilian soccer icon Pelé has died. The legendary footballer had been battling health issues for more than a year. Pelé is considered one of the greatest players of all time. The three time World Cup winner first made his mark in professional soccer as a teenager. After a decades-long career, Pelé retired to become a goodwill ambassador for what he called “The Beautiful Game. Survived by his wife and six children, Pelé was 82 years old.