The nation of Brazil has begun three days of mourning following the death of soccer legend Pele.

Pele (82) died yesterday of cancer.

He has won the World Cup three times with the Brazilian National Team.

The activity to honor him will be held next Monday for 24 hours in the middle of the Santos stadium, which is Pele's home club where he started playing football.

On Tuesday there will be a Parade, a special car carrying his coffin will go around the neighborhood and the place where his 100-year-old mother lives, after that there will be a burial that will be attended by very few people.

Footballers, famous politicians and entertainers from different parts of the world have continued to send their respects and condolences following the death of the football legend.