Pele robbed by armed gang in Brazil
SAO PAULO —
Brazilian former soccer star Pele was robbed by a gun- and knife-wielding gang of youths when his chauffeur-driven car got stuck in traffic near Sao Paulo, a report in the weekly Veja newsmagazine said.
The 67-year-old sporting legend was forced to hand over a watch, a gold chain and a mobile telephone to the 10-strong gang that surrounded his car, the magazine said.
The crime occurred two weeks ago, as Pele was being driven in Santos, on the coast near Sao Paulo.
According to Veja, Pele yelled out “It’s Pele!” to his assailants as they targeted his vehicle, hoping they would let him go. Instead they hit the car and ordered him to hand over his possessions.
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japanyesterday
i wonder how they'll split up the loot among the group. lol at "its pele" as if he shouldnt get robbed because he's a former soccer star. i guess he saying the hard working 9 - 5 nobodies should be the ones getting robbed and not the rich stars.
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rajakumar
Brazilian rich/Brazil leaders/Lula not doing enough to help poor in brazil. Rich Brazilians/Rich Pele in country, with millions in poverty and in social problems, is not safe for anyone. Brazil may be famous for football, but brazil poverty/crime/social problems don't make them look good or famous.
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