Tributes from around the world are pouring in for Brazilian soccer superstar Pele who has died at the age of 82.
He passed away from complications resulting from the progression of colon cancer, according to a statement from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital where he was being treated.
A giant of the sport, Pele has won an unmatched three World Cups for his country and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the beautiful game.
Chief Sports reporter for the UK's Sun Newspaper Martin Lipton says Pele's significance transcends football.
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He passed away from complications resulting from the progression of colon cancer, according to a statement from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital where he was being treated.
A giant of the sport, Pele has won an unmatched three World Cups for his country and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the beautiful game.
Chief Sports reporter for the UK's Sun Newspaper Martin Lipton says Pele's significance transcends football.
IN: " He was the..."
OUT:"...bigger than sport."
DUR: 42s
CLIP: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1229LiptonPele-jd.mp3