Pele dies at 82: Mourners converge as funeral procession of Brazil football legend continues through the streets of Santos

Photos 👇 The streets along Santos Beachfront are loaded with mourners as Pele’s funeral procession goes on.

Pele's coffin in a fire truck proceeding through the streets of Santos as mourners gather to pay respects
Pele’s coffin in a fire truck proceeding through the streets of Santos as mourners gather to pay respects

The procession will as well go past the house of Celeste Arantes, Pele’s 100-year old mother.

The Brazil football legend’s procession will stop at Santos’ Memorial Cemetery for a private burial service.

Spontaneous applause from the crowd as Pele’s coffin continues its procession through the city of Santos.

While some are cheering and singing, some are sad as they catch some view of the football Icon’s coffin passing by.

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Pele's coffin in a fire truck proceeding through the streets of Santos as mourners gather to pay respects
Pele’s coffin in a fire truck proceeding through the streets of Santos as mourners gather to pay respects

Pele's coffin in a fire truck proceeding through the streets of Santos as mourners gather to pay respects
Pele’s coffin in a fire truck proceeding through the streets of Santos as mourners gather to pay respects

A woman cries as Pele's coffin passes through Santos
A woman cries as Pele’s coffin passes through Santos

Photos: Reuters via BBC

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