The body of soccer legend Pele was carried into Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos Monday ahead of a public wake. MORE: The casket was carried into the arena by pallbearers including Pele's son, Edinho, and players from the Santos club where he began his sporting career as a teenager in the 1950’s. The open casket was placed on a bier in the center of the field as crowds of fans queued outside for their chance to file past and pay respects to the soccer great. Pele, who died Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer, will lie at the stadium for 24 hours before a private ceremony Tuesday in which he will be laid to rest. (Reuters) » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews