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Premier League players will honour Pele by wearing black armbands and holding a minute's applause before games this weekend following the Brazil legend's death at the age of 82

The Premier League has announced clubs will pay tribute to Pele during the upcoming round of matches, following the Brazilian legend's death on Thursday.

Pele passed away at the age of 82 at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in Sao Paulo, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.

'We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pele, an extraordinarily gifted footballer who transcended our sport and inspired millions throughout his remarkable career,' the Premier League said in a statement.

Premier League clubs will pay tribute to Brazilian legend Pele after his death at the age of 82
The Premier League confirmed plans to honour Pele during upcoming matches

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pele, an extraordinarily gifted footballer who transcended our sport and inspired millions throughout his remarkable career.