Brazilian Soccer Legend Pele Dies at the Age of 82

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Soccer legend Pele who is considered one of the greatest ever to play the game died at the age of 82 on Thursday.

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Pele is the only player in the sport's history to win three FIFA World Cup trophies. He also scored 1,281 goals in his career which is a world record.

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During his playing days with Brazilian club Santos, Pele won two Copa Libertadores, two Intercontinental Cups, and six Brasileiro Serie A titles

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Pele alongside Argentine Soccer legend Diego Maradona was awarded the FIFA Player of the Century award in December 2000 by FIFA.

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Brazilian Soccer Legend Pele Dies at the Age of 82

Soccer legend Pele who is considered one of the greatest ever to play the game died at the age of 82 on Thursday.

Pele is the only player in the sport's history to win three FIFA World Cup trophies. He also scored 1,281 goals in his career which is a world record.

During his playing days with Brazilian club Santos, Pele won two Copa Libertadores, two Intercontinental Cups, and six Brasileiro Serie A titles

Pele alongside Argentine Soccer legend Diego Maradona was awarded the FIFA Player of the Century award in December 2000 by FIFA.

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