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Pele, Brazil's mighty king of `beautiful game,' has died

BY The Canadian Press, Dec 30, 2022 1:14 AM - REPORT AN ERROR

Pele, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died. (Photo - Leo Messi/twitter)

Pele, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died.

He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam.

Pele was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century.

He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of ``the beautiful game'' with the national team and his club Santos.

His exuberance and mesmerizing moves transfixed generations of fans around the globe.

His flair personified his country's samba-style elegance.

Late in his career, he helped popularize soccer in North America by joining the New York Cosmos.

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