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Brazilian soccer legend Pelé kisses a ball during a presentation in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 8, 2005, on the eve of the final draw of the FIFA soccer World Cup 2006.
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Brazilian soccer legend Pelé kisses a ball during a presentation in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 8, 2005, on the eve of the final draw of the FIFA soccer World Cup 2006.

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Photos: Pelé, Brazil’s soccer king, dies at 82

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Brazilian soccer legend Pelé kisses a ball during a presentation in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 8, 2005, on the eve of the final draw of the FIFA soccer World Cup 2006.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé kisses a ball during a presentation in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 8, 2005, on the eve of the final draw of the FIFA soccer World Cup 2006.
Brazil's soccer star Pelé bicycle kicks a ball during a game in September 1968. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Dec. 29, 2022. He was 82.
Brazil’s soccer star Pelé bicycle kicks a ball during a game in September 1968. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Dec. 29, 2022. He was 82.
People walk past a mural depicting Brazilian soccer legend Pelé embracing late Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Dec. 24, 2022.
People walk past a mural depicting Brazilian soccer legend Pelé embracing late Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Dec. 24, 2022.
President Bill Clinton, left, hugs Brazilian soccer legend Pelé on Oct. 15, 1997, during a visit to the Mangueira School in the favela of the same name in Rio de Janeiro. Clinton and Pelé played soccer following Clinton's address to the school's students.
President Bill Clinton, left, hugs Brazilian soccer legend Pelé on Oct. 15, 1997, during a visit to the Mangueira School in the favela of the same name in Rio de Janeiro. Clinton and Pelé played soccer following Clinton’s address to the school’s students.
Soccer superstar Pelé, waving the flags of Brazil and the U.S., is carried off the field in driving rain by players of both teams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., after his final game on Oct. 1, 1977.
Soccer superstar Pelé, waving the flags of Brazil and the U.S., is carried off the field in driving rain by players of both teams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., after his final game on Oct. 1, 1977.
Brazil's Pelé scores past Venezuela's goalkeeper Fabrizio Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 24, 1969.
Brazil’s Pelé scores past Venezuela’s goalkeeper Fabrizio Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 24, 1969.
Brazilian soccer player Pelé demonstrates some moves to young soccer players during a training session on Dec. 6, 1974, as part of a commercial trip in Thailand.
Brazilian soccer player Pelé demonstrates some moves to young soccer players during a training session on Dec. 6, 1974, as part of a commercial trip in Thailand.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé sits on the ball during a break in training on May 7, 1963, at Selsdon Park Hotel where his team was staying. The Brazilians were to play England at Wembley Stadium.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé sits on the ball during a break in training on May 7, 1963, at Selsdon Park Hotel where his team was staying. The Brazilians were to play England at Wembley Stadium.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé attends the opening of an exhibit about his life titled “King’s Marks,” in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 25, 2008. Pelé, who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Dec. 29, 2022. He was 82.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, center top, and his son Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, above at right, wave with children during the centennial anniversary celebration of the team in Santos, Brazil, on April 14, 2012.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, center top, and his son Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, above at right, wave with children during the centennial anniversary celebration of the team in Santos, Brazil, on April 14, 2012.
A woman walks past a mural illustrating legendary Brazilian soccer players Pelé, left, and Garrincha, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 17, 2022.
A woman walks past a mural illustrating legendary Brazilian soccer players Pelé, left, and Garrincha, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 17, 2022.
Brazilian midfielder Pelé dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final in Mexico City on June 21, 1970. Pelé, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the 'beautiful game,' died Dec. 29, 2022, at the age of 82, after battling kidney problems and colon cancer.
Brazilian midfielder Pelé dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final in Mexico City on June 21, 1970. Pelé, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the ‘beautiful game,’ died Dec. 29, 2022, at the age of 82, after battling kidney problems and colon cancer.
Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, poses for the media with children during a visit to a low-income neighborhood in Santiago, Chile, on April 9, 2015.
Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, poses for the media with children during a visit to a low-income neighborhood in Santiago, Chile, on April 9, 2015.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé greets the crowd ahead of a Spanish league soccer match in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Jan. 16, 2005.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé greets the crowd ahead of a Spanish league soccer match in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Jan. 16, 2005.
Brazilian football legend Pelé shakes hands on July 17, 2007, with former South African President Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa. Pelé was in South Africa to attend the “90 Minutes for Mandela” match at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on July 18. The match was part of festivities honoring Mandela, who was turning 89.
Pelé talks with a young fan during his book signing to promote “Why Soccer Matters” at a Barnes & Noble on 5th Avenue on April 1, 2014, in New York City.
Soccer superstar Pelé leads warmup exercises at a special soccer clinic for youngsters on Aug. 9, 1975.
Soccer superstar Pelé leads warmup exercises at a special soccer clinic for youngsters on Aug. 9, 1975.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé and English soccer star David Beckham pose for photos during a U.S. Soccer Foundation fundraising gala in New York on March 19, 2008.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé and English soccer star David Beckham pose for photos during a U.S. Soccer Foundation fundraising gala in New York on March 19, 2008.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé waves before a match on Oct. 31, 1990, in Milan, Italy, celebrating his 50th birthday.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé waves before a match on Oct. 31, 1990, in Milan, Italy, celebrating his 50th birthday.
In this Aug. 25, 1977, file photo, New York Cosmos player Pelé runs onto the field after his introduction before a crowd prior to a game against the Rochester Lancers in Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
In this Aug. 25, 1977, file photo, New York Cosmos player Pelé runs onto the field after his introduction before a crowd prior to a game against the Rochester Lancers in Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
In this Aug. 29, 1977, file photo, New York Cosmos soccer player Pelé, center left, kisses his team's trophy, held up by team captain Werner Roth, at New York's Kennedy International Airport as the team returns after winning the North American Soccer League Championship against the Seattle Sounders.
In this Aug. 29, 1977, file photo, New York Cosmos soccer player Pelé, center left, kisses his team’s trophy, held up by team captain Werner Roth, at New York’s Kennedy International Airport as the team returns after winning the North American Soccer League Championship against the Seattle Sounders.
Pelé, age 17, weeps on the shoulder of goalkeeper Gylmar Dos Santos Neves after Brazil's 5-2 victory over Sweden in the final of the soccer World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 29, 1958.
Pelé, age 17, weeps on the shoulder of goalkeeper Gylmar Dos Santos Neves after Brazil’s 5-2 victory over Sweden in the final of the soccer World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 29, 1958.
A fan wears a Pelé jersey at a Brazilian fan party before a World Cup soccer match between Brazil and South Korea in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 5, 2022.
A fan wears a Pelé jersey at a Brazilian fan party before a World Cup soccer match between Brazil and South Korea in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 5, 2022.
A fan displays a sign in support of Pelé at a Brazilian fan party before a World Cup soccer match between Brazil and South Korea in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 5, 2022.
A fan displays a sign in support of Pelé at a Brazilian fan party before a World Cup soccer match between Brazil and South Korea in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 5, 2022.

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