Football world pays tribute to Pele after three-time World Cup winner’s death

The Brazil great had been in hospital in Sao Paulo since late November

RESPECT: A Brazil fan holding a replica World Cup trophy over a picture of former player Pele at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar. 

The footballing world paid tribute to Pele following the death of the Brazil great at the age of 82.

The three-time World Cup winner died on Thursday having been in hospital in Sao Paulo since late November.