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Pele of Brazil celebrates the victory after winning the 1970 World Cup in Mexico match between Brazil and Italy at Estadio Azteca on 21 June in Città del Messico (Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Pelé: A global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer

Simon Chadwick
Korea flag-bearer's Bora Lee and Jong-In Lee, carrying a unification flag, lead their teams into the stadium during the 2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. (AP/Amy Sancetta)

Even a truce between the two Koreas might not save the Winter Olympics

Simon Chadwick