Just as the World Cup ended, the man considered one of the greatest players in soccer has passed away. Pele, a three-time World Cup winner, soccer icon, and a national treasure for Brazil has passed away. He was 82.
Pele is considered the most iconic soccer player to ever come out of Brazil. To Brazilians, he is not just a soccer legend, but also a national treasure. However, his battle with cancer may have gotten a turn for the worse.