
Pelé to be laid to rest
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 also speaks to black Brazilians about what Pelé, who himself had to overcome racism and poverty, meant to them.
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(Photo: A fire engine carrying the coffin with Pele leads the funeral procession in Santos, Brazil, 03 January 2023. Credit: Antonio Lacerda/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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