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Soccer stars Pele and Bobby Moore embrace after swapping shirts at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico.IMAGO/Varley Media/Reuters

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Brazil's Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after Brazil won the World Cup final against Italy, 4-1, in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, June 21, 1970.The Associated Press

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Brazil's soccer star Pele bicycle kicks a ball during a game at unknown location, Sept. 1968.The Associated Press

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President Nelson Mandela and Brazilian soccer legend Pele smile for photographers at Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, March 24, 1995.JUDA NGWENYA/Reuters

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Brazil's Pele scores past Venezuela's goal keeper Fabrizio Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 24, 1969.The Associated Press

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Brazilian soccer legend Pele poses for the media during the inauguration of a refurbished soccer field at the Mineira slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 10, 2014.RICARDO MORAES/Reuters

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Brazil's Pele celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Italy on May 21, 1970 during the FIFA World Cup.Action Images / Sporting Picture/Reuters

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Brazilian soccer legend Pele, center top, and his son Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, above at right, wave with children during during the centennial anniversary celebration of the team in Santos, Brazil, April 14, 2012.Nelson Antoine/The Associated Press

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Brazilian midfielder Pelé (L) dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final in Mexico City on June 21, 1970.STAFF/AFP/Getty Images

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Brazilian soccer star Pelé is surrounded by a huge crowd 30 March 1971 at the Champs-Elysées in Paris.STAFF/AFP/Getty Images

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Soccer legend Pele of Brazil cheers while being carried on the shoulders of fans.imago sportfotodienst via www.im/Reuters

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Brazilian soccer legend Pele greets the crowd at the Manchester United versus Liverpool match during the half time interval in Manchester, Britain, April 10, 1998.IAN HODGSON/Reuters

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Brazil's Pele celebrates a goal.Action Images/Reuters

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Brazil soccer legend Pele, centre, celebrates with Carlos Alberto, left, and Roberto Rivelino during the World championship.imago sportfotodienst via www.im/Reuters

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