The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Freire began surfing at an early age and starred in a 2016 documentary on the sport. He was 47.
Category: Brazil
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My Uncle Taught Pelé Guitar: The Mourning Is Deeper in One City
The New York Times – Sports:
While fans around the world grieve Pelé’s death, in Santos, Brazil, where he first made his mark, residents recall a friend and neighbor who never forgot them.
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Tributes Pour In as Brazil Readies for Pelé’s Funeral
The New York Times – Sports:
Pelé’s body will lie at midfield at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira, his former club’s stadium, for 24 hours.
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Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection
The New York Times – Sports:
The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play.
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Pelé, el rostro mundial del fútbol, muere a los 82 años
The New York Times – Sports:
El ídolo del deporte que fue declarado tesoro nacional en su Brasil natal, alcanzó la fama mundial y ayudó a popularizar el deporte en Estados Unidos.
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Pelé, the Story in Pictures
The New York Times – Sports:
His appeal is captured in images from across the decades.
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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.
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Help! My Pricey Travel Credit Card Wouldn’t Work When I Traveled
The New York Times – Travel:
A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as handy for going abroad. But on a recent trip outside the U.S., it was declined at every stop. Is there any protection from fraud protection?
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Fernando Campana, Provocateur of Furniture Design, Is Dead at 61
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Working with his brother, he became a star of the design world, creating furniture and other objects and elevating the culture of his native Brazil.