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I'll be watching the game from hospital: Image of Pele shines bright for Brazilian fans at World Cup

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Brazil supporters cheer on the stands above a banner with pictures of soccer legend Pele, while waiting for the start of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)


The image of a young Pele celebrating goals and lifting trophies with Brazil's national team appeared brightly on the shirts, flags and banners of Brazilian fans gathering before the Selecao's World Cup match against South Korea on Monday.

The 82-year-old Pele remained in a hospital in Sao Paulo recovering from a respiratory infection that was aggravated by COVID-19, and said he would watch the match on television.

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