Football legend Pele mourns death of former teammate

RIO DE JANEIRO: Football legend Pele has paid tribute to his former Santos and Brazil teammate Dorval Rodrigues, who died on Sunday aged 86. Dorval, who was Pele's roommate in the late 1950s, died after being admitted to the Casa de Saude hospital in Santos with respiratory problems, his daughter Sandra told local media.

"Everyone who loves football woke up sad today," Pele wrote on Instagram. "My great friend, partner and the best right-winger in history said goodbye to us. Santos has lost a hero. Football has lost a genius. Rest in peace, my friend," added the 81-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the best players of all time. IANS

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