BREAKING: Former Brazil Sports Minister has passed away.

He has born on 23 October, 1940 in Três Coraçôes, Minas Grasias in Brazil.

The three time World Cup winner Pele has just passed away this evening.

Pele was battling was with Disease and has been treated several times but that was not enough to help to regain his form.

Pele help Brazil to won three Mundial during his time in 1958, 1962 and 1970.

Pele has scored 77 goals in 92 international matches for Brazil and 680 goals in official club matches.

Pele won 10 major trophies during his senior international career but only three major titles.