Brazilians bid farewell to Pelé on Monday, January 2, four days after his death at the age of 82.
The 24-hour public vigil is being held at the Santos City Stadium, where the soccer star forged much of his legend.
The coffin of the only soccer player to have won three World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970) will rest in the center of the Vila Belmiro pitch which will open at 10 a.m. (1300 GMT), according to his club FC Santos. always.
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