Commentary: Pele, the cultural icon who put passion at the heart of football
PARIS: Pele, football's first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game.
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'You made us happy, even your opponents': Global media celebrate Pele
Brazilian daily O Globo had a commemorative four-cover edition highlighting Pele's career with the headline "Pele Eterno" while publications around the world packed their pages on Friday with tributes to the icon who died after a long battle with cancer.
Premier League to honour Pele with pre-match tributes
In tribute to Pele, Premier League clubs will remember his contribution to football during Matchweek 18 (Dec 30-Jan 1) by holding a minute's applause prior to kick-offs," said a statement on the English top flight's Twitter feed.
Live updates as heavy rain and winds see eight flood alerts issued in Wales and Second Severn Crossing closed
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Kyrgios hits back at Hewitt after United Cup withdrawal
Nick Kyrgios said Australian co-captain Lleyton Hewitt threw him "under the bus" after his decision to withdraw from the United Cup mixed teams tournament to be in top condition for next month's Australian Open.
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