“This is no sacrifice,” said a man who had waited hours for a chance to attend Pelé’s 24-hour wake. Officials estimated 230,000 people filed through the stadium.
Tag: Pele (1940- )
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Pelé Honored by Thousands of Brazilians at 24-Hour Funeral
Thousands of Brazilians came out to pay their respects to an athlete that put their nation on the world stage.
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My Uncle Taught Pelé Guitar: The Mourning Is Deeper in One City
While fans around the world grieve Pelé’s death, in Santos, Brazil, where he first made his mark, residents recall a friend and neighbor who never forgot them.
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Days of Wins and Roses: Covering Pelé’s Cosmos
While the public saw one version of the Brazilian soccer legend in his three years in New York, covering the team offered an up-close look at the man.
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Pele’s Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star
Pelé’s reign atop the most popular sport on earth began in an era defined by political struggles against colonialism and racial inequity around the world.