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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.

Crowds thronged the streets of Buenos Aires as Argentina’s men’s national team took a 50-mile victory lap to celebrate its third World Cup title.

In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.

Spontaneous marches broke out across the country after the Argentine national team won its first World Cup title since 1986.

It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy.