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Pele’s coffin arrives at Santos stadium for legend’s funeral as fans queue up in thousands to pay respects

The coffin of Brazilian football icon Pele arrived at the home of Santos on Monday ahead of his funeral.

Evening Standard

Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake.

Reuters

Pele's last words on Instagram were touching tributes to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe

Pele's funeral started in Brazil on Monday following his passing at the end of December and will conclude the following day once his coffin has lied in state for 24 hours

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Pele's goals and stats compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Pele's status as arguably the game's greatest player is cemented but the Brazilian icon continues to be compared to the modern greats in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mirror

Pele's mum to have last goodbye with son after being tragically unaware Brazil hero died

The funeral of legendary Brazilian footballer Pele will take place in Santos, with the footballer's mother, Celeste, unaware of the three-time World Cup winner's death

Daily Mirror

Celtic confirm black armband tribute with minute's silence held at Rangers clash

The Parkhead club have confirmed black armbands will be worn with a minute's silence before the match in respect to victims of the Ibrox disaster.

The National (Scotland)

Pele fans sleep on streets with some arriving 14 hours before funeral to pay respects

Pele's funeral will take place at the stadium of Brazilian football club Santos after the legendary three-time World Cup winner died in December at the age of 82

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Pelé funeral – live: Brazil legend and three-time World Cup winner to lie in state as coffin arrives at Santos

Pelé, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, will be buried at the Memorial Necropole Ecumenical, a vertical cemetery in Santos, with only his family present

The Independent UK

Celtic to pay respects to Frank McGarvey during Rangers derby after Ibrox disaster tribute

Former Celtic striker McGarvey died on New Year's Day after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several months ago. A minute's silence will also take place to remember the victims of the Ibrox Disaster.

Glasgow Live

Brazilians bid farewell to football legend Pelé

Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos on Monday. Watch FRANCE 24’s special programme on the passing of Brazil’s football legend.

France 24

What is colon cancer? ‘Silent killer’ that afflicted Kirstie Alley and Pele

Second-deadliest form of cancer in UK can sometimes develop without symptoms

The Independent UK

Pelé funeral – live: Brazil prepares to say final goodbye to legend

Pelé died last week after a long battle with colon cancer

The Independent UK

Pele family feud finally sorted days before death as 'grandkids' allowed to see him

Football legend Pele always denied he was there grandfather to two men but DNA tests proved it and they were allowed to see him for the first time just 48 hours before he died

Daily Mirror

Pele to be buried on 9th floor of cemetery so he can 'see' pitch that made him famous

Details of football legend Pele funeral and last wish revealed as he's to be buried within sight of the iconic Santos stadium - and there's also a special homage to his dad

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Daily Record

Celtic punters demand Michael Beale stops bumping his gums as Rangers boss fired Pedro Caixinha comparison - Hotline

The pre-derby talk has ramped up with the countdown on until the big match gets underway at Ibrox.

Daily Record

Graeme Souness recalls Pele chance meeting as Rangers hero remembers five minute airport chat that revealed all

The Brazillian legend passed on this week and tributes have poured in throughout the week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Steps Into 2023 after Turbulent Year

The world's eight billion people Saturday ushered in 2023, bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. Many were ready to set aside pinched budgets and a…

Daily Mirror

Cody Gakpo opens up on Man Utd transfer interest after completing Liverpool move

Manchester United were in talks to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV in the summer but opted against making a bid, while the forward turned down a switch to Leeds to eventually seal a move to Liverpool

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Chronicle Live

Angry Newcastle and Leeds United players clash and owner sees transfer target hooked - 5 things

Newcastle United were held to a goalless draw by Leeds United at St James' Park and here are five things we learned from the New Year's Eve clash

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Starts to Ring in 2023 after Turbulent Year

The world's eight billion people have begun ushering in 2023 and bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. Many will be looking to cut loose this…

Daily Record

Hearts-daft Edinburgh mum dies days before Christmas

Lisa Clarkson, 44, tragically died on December 23 leaving her sons and immediate family heartbroken.

Chronicle Live

Bruno Guimaraes' touching tribute to Brazil legend Pele ahead of Newcastle United vs Leeds

Guimaraes paid tribute to Pele following his passing on Thursday ahead of Newcastle's match with Leeds

Daily Record

Scotland records first sunburn-related death in 20 years

A pensioner in her 80s was among the large number of deaths linked to extreme heat in 2021.

Daily Record

Scotland footballer Jen Beattie who battled cancer 'surprised' by MBE award

The centre-back, who plays for Arsenal as well as her home country, said being named on the list is her 'biggest achievement yet'.

Daily Mirror

Marcus Rashford puts punishment behind him to seal Man Utd win at Wolves - 5 talking points

WOLVES 0-1 MANCHESTER UNITED: Marcus Rashford proved to be the matchwinner as Erik ten Hag's side climbed into the top four with a narrow 1-0 victory at Wolves

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