Pelé buried in Brazilian city he made famous

By Associated Press

Jan 05, 2023 12:07 am

SANTOS, Brazil: Brazil said a final farewell to Pelé on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), burying the legend who unified the bitterly divided country.

Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of his career.

Pelé AFP FILE PHOTO

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