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World reacts to death of Brazilian soccer king Pele

Brazil begins three days of national mourning this Friday after football legend Pele died at the age of 82. In recent years he had been suffering with kidney and prostate problems. There will always be debate of who is the greatest of all time but many say his nickname of the King is fitting. He's scored more goals than any other player, won three world cups, more than any other player, and along with Muhammad Ali was among the very first global sports superstars. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell explains us how the World reacts to his death.

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Football: Real Madrid clinch record-extending 36th La Liga title

Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona's 4-2 thrashing of local rivals Barcelona left Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings.

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Marseille, Atalanta tie in first leg of UEFA League semifinal

Marseille's Europa League semi-final tie against Atalanta is finely poised going into the return after the teams drew 1-1 in Thursday's first leg in France.

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England football stars Kane, Bellingham headline Bayern-Real Madrid battle

If Harry Kane is to win the Champions League with Bayern Munich and claim a first career trophy, he will have to get past Real Madrid and England teammate Jude Bellingham.

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