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Brazilian football legend Pele, who died on Thursday aged 82, was widely lauded throughout his lifetime by other players and figures of the game. Here is a compilation of some of the most memorable quotes about the three-time World Cup winner, from his contemporaries to modern day greats.
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Former Brazilian soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento, "Pelé," died Thursday at the age of 82, after spending a month hospitalized for colon cancer, his family said.
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Defending champions France booked a World Cup final clash with Argentina after ousting dark horses Morocco 2-0 in the semis.
Argentina advanced into the World Cup final in Qatar with a comfortable 3-0 over Croatia, thanks to Lionel Messi's penalty and Julian Alvarez's brace.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved penalties from Virgil Van Dijk and Steven Berghuis as Argentina beat the Netherlands in a shootout after a 2-2 in normal time.
The European team will meet either Argentina or the Netherlands at Lusail stadium on Dec. 13 with a berth in the final at stake.
Keeper Bono shone as Morocco stunned Spain on penalties to enter World Cup quarters for the first time.
Vincent Aboubakar scored late as Cameroon secured a shock 1-0 victory over Brazil in their final World Cup Group G match on Friday, but the result was not enough to prevent the African side's elimination.
Switzerland reached the last 16 for the third consecutive time at the FIFA World Cup.
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