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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has reacted to the death of Brazilian football legend, Pele.<\/p>\n

Recall that Pele, 82, died on Thursday evening after battling cancer in recent months.<\/p>\n

Reacting, Mourinho, in a tweet via his Instagram account, said he was sad over Pele\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese also said he was happy to meet with Pele in Manchester when the football icon was alive.<\/p>\n

The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager wrote, \u201c\u2018In 2005 I received the BBC award directly from the king\u2019s hands, and to this day it\u2019s one of my proudest moments. I was so so happy to have him in Manchester where we had such a nice chat and a nice time.<\/p>\n

\u201cRest in peace King Pele\u0301 and thinking of his loved ones. I am very sad.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has reacted to the death of Brazilian football legend, Pele. Recall that Pele, 82, died on Thursday evening after battling cancer in recent months. Reacting, Mourinho, in a tweet via his Instagram account, said he was sad over Pele\u2019s death. 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