Pele dies at 82: Coffin of Legend arrives Santos Football Club as Brazil prepares to bid farewell

The body of Pele, Brazilian football legend, has been moved from the hospital where he died to the homeground of his former football club, Santos.

Brazil football legend, Pele
Brazil football legend, Pele. Photo: NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP via Getty Images

Later, Pele’s wake will take place at Santos Football Club and his coffin will be placed at the center of the pitch to enable the public pay their respects to the football icon.

Pele died at the age of 82 on Thursday at a hospital in the city of Sao Paulo.

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