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Added on the 02/01/2023 11:00:05 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Thousands of Brazilians gather at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in Santos to pay their last respects to "King" Pele, who died at the age of 82, after a fight with cancer. IMAGES
Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pays his respects to Pele at Urbano Caldeira Stadium, in Santos, ahead of the parade. He can be seen hugging Pele's wife Marcia Aoki, his son Edinho and his daughter Kelly Cristina Nascimento. IMAGES
Pele's wife Marcia Aoki, son Edinho, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Conmebol chief Alejandro Dominguez pay final respects Monday to football legend Pele during a 24-hour wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his exploits. IMAGES
Hundreds of fans file into Santos FC stadium for a final tribute to 'King' Pele, whose coffin lies in the centre of the pitch. FIFA president Gianni Infantino joins the crowd to pay his respects to the football legend. IMAGES
Four days after the death of 'King' Pele, his coffin arrives for a 24-hour public wake at the stadium in the city of Santos, where the three-time world champion forged much of his legend. IMAGES