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Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was among 230 000 mourners to view Pele's open casket in Santos, where some fans shed silent tears.

Death of Brazilian soccer legend Pele - Vila Belmiro Stadium, Santos, Brazil - January 3, 2023 General view of fans as the casket of Brazilian soccer legend Pele is transported by the fire department, from his former club Santos' Vila Belmiro stadium REUTERS/Amanda PerobelliDeath of Brazilian soccer legend Pele - Vila Belmiro Stadium, Santos, Brazil - January 3, 2023 General view of fans as the casket of Brazilian soccer legend Pele is transported by the fire department, from his former...

It halted outside the home of his 100-year-old mother, where crowds lining the streets applauded. Pele’s sister watched in tears from a balcony. “Long live the king,” a giant banner read inside the stadium. Dubbed the ‘king of soccer,’ Pele played for Santos from 1956 to 1974, scoring more than 1,000 goals.

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