Pele, A famous Soccer Player From Brazil, Died Of Cancer At The Age Of 82. Pele died at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo afte...
Pele, A famous Soccer Player From Brazil, Died Of Cancer At The Age Of 82.
Pele died at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo after a battle with cancer. He was the only player in history to win three World Cups. He became a soccer icon when he won the World Cup as a 17-year-old, scoring twice in the final to beat Sweden.
The former striker died at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo after a long battle with cancer. He was the only player in history to win three World Cups.
Pele is tied for Brazil's all-time top scorer with 77 goals in 92 games. He became a soccer icon when, at age 17, he helped Brazil win the World Cup by scoring twice in the final against Sweden.
On Thursday, Pele's official Twitter account posted the following message: "King Pelé's life was filled with inspiration and love. He died peacefully today. Love, love and love, forever."
Kely Nascimento, Pele's daughter, has been giving updates on her dad's health from the hospital. She wrote on Instagram: "You are the reason we are what we are. We love you so much. Rest in peace."
The Brazilian government has said that Pele will be mourned for three days.