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Revealed: Pele's three wives and unknown number of kids

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Pele with his first wife Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi.

The World on Thursday night lost a football icon in Pele.

Pele will forever be remembered for his World Cup heroics with Brazil that saw him lift the tournament a record three times. Even as tributes continue pouring in after his demise, many still wonder how Pele lived his life outside the pitch.

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