
Pelé's funeral
We come live from the Brazilian city of Santos where Pelé's funeral is taking place.
The coffin of the Brazilian football star Pelé has been driven through the streets of his hometown following a 24-four hour wake at the Santos stadium. OS's James Reynolds is in Santos talking to local people about how Pelé transformed Santos football club and put the city on the map.
James will also speak to black Brazilians about what Pelé, who himself had to overcome racism and poverty, meant to them.
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(Photo: General view as Brazilian soccer legend Pele is transported by the fire department, from his former club Santos' Vila Belmiro stadium Credit: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters)
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