Pele, the legendary football player from Brazil, has passed away at the age of 82

Pele, who won his first World Cup as a teenager, has been considered one of the greatest players in history.

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As well as cancer, he was suffering from kidney and heart disease.

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On November 29, Pele was hospitalized. Since September 2021, when a tumor was removed from his colon, he has been receiving hospital care.

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During his 21-year career, he scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country.

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In 2000, Pele was named Fifa's Player of the Century for winning the World Cup three times, in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

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