Towering statue of Pelé unveiled in Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup

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May 22, 2026

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Towering statue of Pelé unveiled in Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup

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GUADALAJARA, Meéxico (AP):

A large statue of football great Pelé was unveiled yesterday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team.

Pelé, who died at age 82 in 2022, won one of his three World Cup titles in Mexico at the 1970 edition of the tournament.

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