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Pele lookalike joins thousands paying last respects to Brazilian football legend | South China Morning Post

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A Pele lookalike was among the thousands lining up on January 3, 2023, to pay their last respects to the Brazilian football legend in the southern coastal city of Santos. Pele died at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. Fans filed past his coffin to catch a final glimpse of their favourite star.

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