Pele robbed of his jewellery at gunpoint by street gang

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been held at gunpoint by a gang of youths who robbed him of his gold necklace, phone and a watch, it was revealed yesterday.

The robbery took place near the city of Santos on June 13. It was not reported to police by Pele, and was not revealed until yesterday when it was reported on the magazine Veja’s website.”*

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