Live: Pelé lies in state as fans say good-bye in Brazil
DW, 02 Jan 2023
Brazil bids farewell to one of its most famous sons. Footballing legend Pele died last week at the age of 82 of colon cancer.
A procession carried his body from Sao Paulo to the stadium in his hometown of Santos, where he played for much of his iconic career. The stadium will be open for the public to pay their respects before a private burial service on Tuesday. Brazil has been observing three days of national mourning following Pele's death last Thursday
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