A statue of Brazilian soccer player Pele stands after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

A statue of Brazilian soccer player Pele stands after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

A statue of Brazilian soccer player Pele stands after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

A fan takes a picture with a statue of Brazilian soccer player in the background after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

A statue of Brazilian soccer player Pele stands after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

A statue of Brazilian soccer player Pele stands after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

A statue of Brazilian soccer player Pele stands after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

A statue of Brazilian soccer player Pele stands after its unveiling outside Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

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A large statue of soccer great Pelé has been unveiled in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team. Pelé who died at age 82 in 2022 won one of his three World Cup titles in Mexico at the 1970 edi...

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