'Football in four letters': Global media bows to 'King' Pele


By AGENCY
  • People
  • Saturday, 31 Dec 2022

In this file photo taken on Oct 16, 2015, former Brazilian footballer Pele greets the crowd before the start of the Under-17 boys final match of the Subroto Cup in New Delhi. Photo: Money Sharma/AFP

His face appeared on televisions around the world and dominated the homepages of news outlets everywhere as global media bowed to the late, great Pele, the undisputed "King" of football.

News organisations across the planet hailed the legendary Brazilian, who died Thursday at the age of 82 and was widely considered the greatest footballer to ever play the game.

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