Category: World
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Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, Lies in State at St. Peter’s Basilica
Tens of thousands of people lined up outside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Monday (2) to pay their last respects to Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus, who died on Saturday at the age of 95. It is estimated that around 65,000 people, including Roman Catholic faithful and tourists, paid their last respects by…
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Funeral Procession Through the Streets of Santos Pays Final Tributes to the King of Football
After 24 hours of wake, on Tuesday (3), a funeral procession through the streets of Santos paid its final tributes to Pelé and took the body of the King of Football to the place where he was buried, at the Memorial Necrópole Ecumênica, in the same city, in a ceremony for friends and family. The…
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Facts You Might Not Know About Pele
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The biography of the King of Football is extensive. Besides playing “all” the football, Pelé was an advocate for humanitarian causes, a minister, an actor, a singer, and a commentator. With a resume like that, one could talk about his achievements for days. But to avoid holding anyone up for days, there are some facts…
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Pelé’s Wake Will Be at Vila Belmiro and Open to the Public
In an official statement, Santos Futebol Clube announced that Pelé’s wake will take place on Monday, January 2, at the club’s headquarters where the King of Football played his entire professional career. The body of the greatest football player of all time will be laid in state at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira, Vila Belmiro, where…
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Pelé: The National Treasure of Brazil
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Curiosities, Destaque, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Sports, WorldPelé, the Brazilian football legend who won three World Cups and became the first global icon of the sport, passed away at the age of 82. Many consider him the greatest football player of all time. Pelé became a superstar with his performance in the 1958 World Cup, which Brazil won. He played professionally in…
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Pelé Will Live Forever
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Curiosities, Destaque, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Sports, WorldIt has become common knowledge that there were two figures inhabiting the same body. One, a human being like any other, was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, a poor boy from the interior of Minas Gerais. The other, Pelé, a “God” of football, whose skills cannot be explained or replicated. On Thursday (29), the world…
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King of football, Pelé dies at 82
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who became globally known as Pelé, died today (29) at the age of 82 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in the southern zone of São Paulo. According to a medical bulletin, the death was due to multiple organ failure. “The Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital sadly confirms the passing of Edson Arantes…
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Staying Home for New Year’s Eve? Here’s What Was Most Watched on Netflix in 2022
Netflix revealed this week the list of the most popular movies and series in 2022. If you’re thinking about staying home this New Year’s Eve, here’s a tip! Popular English-Language Movies1. The Gray ManWhen the CIA’s most skilled agent, whose true identity is known to no one, accidentally uncovers dark secrets of the agency, a…
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After Pickleball, Another Sport Is Gaining Attention: Padel
Padel has gained over 25 million enthusiasts in more than 90 countries, with Andy Murray among its advocates. Unlike tennis, it is usually played in doubles and is less demanding, making it popular in Spain and beyond.
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How to Thank Your Christmas Party Host
As you head into year-end gatherings this season, be sure to show gratitude to your hosts for opening their homes to you; after all, hosting guests takes effort both before and after the party. There are many special ways to thank a host, but the best gestures are those that include personalized touches to leave…