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LAID TO REST:Pele buried at world’s tallest cemetery that overlooks pitch that made him famous following private ceremony

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Pele buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous

Millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the football legend.

LAID TO REST 

Pele buried at world’s tallest cemetery that overlooks pitch that made him famous following private ceremony

FOOTBALL legend Pele has been buried at a skyscraper cemetery overlooking the pitch that made him famous.

His coffin was carried through Santos in Brazil as thousands of mourners lined the streets to bid farewell to the three-time World Cup winner.

Pele has been buried at a cemetery overlooking Santos stadium

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Pele has been buried at a cemetery overlooking Santos stadiumCredit: AFP

Pele's coffin was driven through the streets of Santos before his funeral

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Pele’s coffin was driven through the streets of Santos before his funeralCredit: AFP

It was draped with the famous Brazil flag

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It was draped with the famous Brazil flagCredit: AP

Army soldiers carried the coffin out of the ground

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Army soldiers carried the coffin out of the ground:Credit: AFP
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