Pele, the Brazil footballing legend and three-time World Cup winner, has died at the age of 82.

Widely considered to be football’s first global superstar, Pele had been treated for colon cancer following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021 and had required regular medical treatment.

After being admitted back into hospital at the end of November to re-evaluate his cancer treatment, he was diagnosed with a respiratory infection before subsequently being moved to palliative care when his body became unresponsive to chemotherapy.

President of the Barbados Football Association, Randy Harris paid tribute to the footballer calling him a global legend.

President of the Barbados Association, Randy Harris.