Pele Death

A pall of gloom descended on Calcutta as people of the football-crazy city woke up to the death of Pele on Friday, following his prolonged battle with colon cancer at a Sao Paulo hospital.

Flags at half-mast at FIFA for 'eternal king' Pele

The Brazil legend, the only player to have won the World Cup three times, died at the age of 82 on Thursday, triggering an outpouring of tributes from across the globe for a man who transcended the sport.

Pele's death leaves irreplaceable void in world of sports: PM Modi

Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in 1940, Pele died on Thursday. He was 82.

In pics | Pele dies at 82: A look at the phenomenal career of Brazil football legend

Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died on December 29. He was 82. Pele started playing for Santos Football Club in 1956. He scored his first professional goal in his league debut, in a match between Santos FC and Corinthians FC. During his football career, Pele won the FIFA World Cup trophy three times in 1958, 1962 and 1970

Brazilian soccer legend Pele passes away at 82: A tribute to football icon

Pele was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, winning a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of "the beautiful game" with the national team and his club Santos.