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Pelé Honored by Thousands of Brazilians at 24-Hour Funeral
Thousands of Brazilians came out to pay their respects to an athlete that put their nation on the world stage.
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My Uncle Taught Pelé Guitar: The Mourning Is Deeper in One City
While fans around the world grieve Pelé’s death, in Santos, Brazil, where he first made his mark, residents recall a friend and neighbor who never forgot them.
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Afghan Goalkeeper’s Escape From Kabul Was Supposed to Be the Hardest Part
About 16 months into her new life in Australia, Fati, who was the Afghanistan women’s soccer team’s goalkeeper, can still be overwhelmed by “all the things I’ve lost.” It’s time to jump-start life, she said.
Days of Wins and Roses: Covering Pelé’s Cosmos
While the public saw one version of the Brazilian soccer legend in his three years in New York, covering the team offered an up-close look at the man.