Farewell to Pelé
Brazil remembers one of its most famous figures.
The Documentary Podcast · BBC World Service
January 8, 202324m 17s
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Show Notes
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or ‘Pelé’ as he became known, is thought by most to have been the greatest footballer to grace this planet. He died on 29th December, aged 82.
James Reynolds has been in Santos, Pelé’s adopted hometown. He was among the crowds on the streets at the funeral procession, as they celebrated this sporting legend’s life.