The greatest footballer of all time passes away aged 82 after battle with colon cancer to leave the beautiful game – a phrase he coined – in mourning.
Pele has died aged 82 following a period in hospital, having had a tumour removed from his colon last yearThe Brazilian is widely regarded as the greatest footballer ever to have lived, following an incredible career.
Pele is the only player ever to have won the World Cup three times, including at the age of just 17.
He posted on social media on his his 82nd birthday on October 23, when he said he was ‘in good health’.
Pele was one of the most influential people of the 20th Century, and one of the first black global sports icons.
Pele, the Brazilian who has long been considered the greatest footballer of all time, has died at the age of 82.
