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Added on the 16/05/2023 11:14:19 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Images from the stadium in the city of Santos, where a 24-hour public vigil is being held in tribute to the legendary Pele, four days after his death at the age of 82. The football star forged much of his shimmering legend in Santos. Images also show a motorcade carrying the late football star's casket arriving at the stadium. IMAGES
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Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lights up in memory of Pele, one year after the Brazilian football legend died aged 82. IMAGES
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