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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has joined the world of football to mourn the passing of Brazilian football legend Pele. The 82-year-old died in Sao Paulo on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. RIPPele

South African Football Association has joined the world of football to mourn the passing of Brazilian football legend Pele.In a statement, SAFA President Danny Jordaan says Pele will be remembered not only as a great footballer but also a great ambassador.Meanwhile, Brazil has declared three days of mourning following the death of the soccer legend. The death of Pele moved Brazilians to pay tribute to the icon.

The former striker, who is the only player in history to win three World Cups, passed away at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Thursday following a battle with cancer.Edson Arantes do Nascimento is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled “the greatest” by FIFA.

 

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