Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82 Link December 29, 2022 Pelé, one of soccer’s greatest players and a transformative figure in 20th-century sports who achieved a level of global celebrity few athletes have known, died on Thursday in São Paulo. He was 82. His death was confirmed by his manager, Joe Fraga. … Continue reading The New York Times:- Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82