Pele, the iconic Brazilian footballer, has died aged 82, his family has announced.
The three-time World Cup winner, who had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021, was admitted to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo on November 29.
Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento wrote on Instagram: “We are thankful to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.”
Nascimento, who had posted before Christmas that members of Pele’s family would spend the holiday period in the hospital with him, added three heartbroken emojis.