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Frail-looking Pele breaks down in tears as he reflects on 1970 World Cup triumph

Brazilian soccer legend Pele is seen in Paris, France, April 2, 2019. Picture taken April 2, 2019. [REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo]

Football fans will see Pele is now a frail figure in a new documentary as he cannot walk unaided and needs a zimmer frame or wheelchair to move around.

The Brazilian, arguably the greatest footballer to ever live, talks at length in the Netflix film about his life and triumph at the 1970 World Cup.

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