Football's world governing body FIFA has lowered flags at its headquarters in Switzerland to half-mast for Pele "as a symbol of mourning and respect".
The medical center where he had been hospitalized for the last month said he died of multiple organ failure as a result of the cancer.
Pele was the only player in the universe to have won three World Cup titles.
Pele, 82, passed away in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil, after spending nearly a month, battling complications related to advanced cancer.
"[Pele] presents cancer disease progression and requires greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions," Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said.
Portugal were stunned by Morocco in the quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup. This was probably Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup appearance.
Three-time World Cup winner and a Brazil national hero Pele is in hospital and is being treated for a respiratory infection. He is also undergoing treatment for colon cancer for over a year.
According to Brazilian media reports, Pele was diagnosed with respiratory infection during his visit to the hospital for a monthly routine checkup.
According to Brazilian media reports, Pele has been diagnosed with respiratory infection during his visit to the hospital for a monthly routine checkup.
Football legend Pele has said that he believes Brazil will be crowned World Cup champions for a sixth time in Qatar next month. Brazil earned a berth in international football's premier event by going undefeated in qualifying and finishing top of the 10-team South American group, six points ahead of second-placed Argentina.
Gundappa Viswanath arrives.
Pele has also composed a few Christmas songs in the rhythm of 'Samba'
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele is regarded by many as the best footballer in history.
Pele, only player to win three football World Cups, told Sky Sports that Messi had been, without a doubt, "the world's best player for the past 10 years".
ब्राजील में साल 1940 में पैदा हुए पेले ने एक नहीं बल्कि 3 बार फीफा वर्ल्ड कप का खिताब अपने नाम किया।
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