Remembering Pelé’s Legacy and Global Impact on Soccer | PBS NewsHour

Soccer fans around the world are mourning the loss of Brazilian soccer legend Pelé who passed away Thursday at the age of 82. He was the face of the global game for decades and helped shape soccer into the “beautiful game.” JJ Devaney of the podcast “Caught Offside” joined Laura Barrón-López to look back at Pelé’s legacy.

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