Brazil legend and greatest footballer of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento has passed away at the age of 82.
His death came after several unconfirmed reports had announced his exit. He died after long battle with cancer.
The legendary figure nicknamed The King Pelé won three World Cups with Brazil between 1958 and 1970, the only player in football history to achieve the feat.
King Pelé scored 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which included friendlies. He is recognised as a Guinness World Record.
He scored a remarkable 77 goals in 92 games for the national team – a record equalled by Neymar at the recent World Cup.
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Pele burst on to the scene at an early age. He made his debut for his local team Santos aged just 15 and then was won his first cap for the Brazil national team at 16.
He won the World Cup in 1958 aged just 17, and then won it again in 1962 and 1970.
News contributor: Dahunsi Abiala
