The Brazilian lost his fight against colon cancer.
Brazilian legend Pele has died at the age of 82.
The three-time world champion spent almost a month in the hospital due to deteriorating health. He was diagnosed with kidney and heart failure.
Previously, Pele underwent chemotherapy as part of the fight against colon cancer, but the treatment stopped producing results.
The footballer spent most of his club career in Santos, where he was a student. With the Brazilian team “King of Football” he won the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup twice.
In the Brazilian national team camp, Pele won the Mundial three times. For the national team, the striker played 92 matches, scoring 77 goals.
It was previously reported that Santos will change the emblem in honor of Pele.
Source: korrespondent
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