As word spread about soccer legend Pelé's passing, fans flocked to the Pelé store in Times Square, where there is a growing tribute to the man who transformed the sport around the world.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for 'the beautiful game,' has died at 82. Ryan Field and CeFaan Kim have the story., fans flocked to the Pele store in Times Square, where there is a growing tribute to the man who transformed the sport around the world.
The emotional reaction of the greatest player to have ever played the sport tells you all you need to know about his impact."I'm from Brazil. I'm sad. We lost our biggest idol. The greatest man of our history Pelé. And I'm in New York today. It's so crazy to see Times Square the most important place in the world, and you see Pelé's name," added Strabko.
Pelé electrified audiences with his fancy footwork and his ability to seemingly score at will. During the 1960s, Pele was one of the most famous and highest-paid athletes in the world.
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