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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.

Our reporter in India talks about the death of a young woman in a hit-and-run incident that has shocked the nation.

American football start Damar Hamlin is in a critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrested during a game. Our disinformation reporter explains how some anti-vax groups are trying to take advantage of the incident.

(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)

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 3 Jan 202317:06GMT

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  • Tue 3 Jan 202317:06GMT

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