The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday (January 2) with a 24-hour wake.

Brazilians pay tribute to Pele with 24-hour wake

Brazilian football legend and one of the greatest players of the beautiful game Pelé has passed away. He was 82 and was hospitalised for the last three months with multiple ailments, including colon cancer.

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Brazilians pay tribute to Pele with 24-hour wake

World reacts after Brazilian legend Pele dies of cancer at 82

RIP Pele: Everything you need to know about the Brazilian football legend

Soccer star Pele, Brazilian legend of the beautiful game, passes away

Pele, Brazil's three-time World Cup-winning legend, dies at 82

Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82