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‘Long Live the King:’ Brazil Lines Up to Honor Pelé

Por: The New York Times Sports January 03, 2023

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At 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Antônio da Paz boarded a bus for the funeral of the soccer icon Pelé and rode the four hours to Santos, Brazil, where his idol was set to lie in state.When he arrived, he was a full day early — and the first in line. He had no chair, no blanket, no pillow. Just a homemade crown, a plastic World Cup trophy and a Brazilian-flag jumpsuit.“I slept with just my shirt and a hat so it wouldn’t hurt my head,” da... + full article



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