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Pele celebrates 82nd birthday, tells fans he hopes to be with them for ‘long time’
Brazilian football great Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele, has shared a video with his fans as he celebrates his 82nd birthday.
The former athlete, labelled as being “the greatest” by FIFA, said: “I am very happy to be with you all today and that God gave me health to thank you all for everything I have been given.
“I hope we can be together for a long time ... perhaps another 82 years is fine.”
Aged just 15, the forward began his professional career with Santos FC before starting with the Brazilian national team at 16.
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