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Guinea-Bissau unveil 'King Pele' stadium in tribute to Brazilian football great

The government of Guinea-Bissau has confirmed that the Estadio da Rocha in the country's second city will be renamed King Pele in honour of the Brazilian football great.

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Thousands line streets to bid final farewell to Brazil great Pele

Football's first world superstar Pele was laid to rest on Tuesday after thousands turned out to pay their final respects.

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Final farewell for Pele, Brazil's football 'King'

Brazilians bid a final farewell this week to football giant Pele, starting Monday with a 24-hour public wake at the stadium of his long-time team, Santos.

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Pele was a unique inspiration to the African continent, says CAF president

Brazil football superstar Pele, who died at the age of 82, was "a unique inspiration to the African continent", says Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe.

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Pep Guardiola: Pele's influence on football will be everlasting

Pep Guardiola said Pele's influence in the world game will be everlasting.

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Eddie Howe says Pele was an 'absolute giant' of football

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has saluted an "absolute giant" of football following the death of Brazilian superstar Pele at the age of 82.