Fans React: CNN Uses Photo Of Ghana Legend Abedi Pele To Announce Pele's Death

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Three-time World Cup winner Pele died on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 2022. 

While the news of Pele's death sent shocked waves across the world, many turned to their television only to see Abedi Pele photo reported as the dead Pele. 

Some took to social media to angrily react, with many correcting the news channel over their mistake. 

Abedi Pele, who got his second named from the Brazilian icon is alive. 

How social media reacted 

@nutifafaattah wrote: 

CNN mistaken Abedi Pele for the late Pele, he is definitely the only GOAT left now.

@willie1256 tweeted:

 CNN uses Abedi Pele photo to announce the death of Legendary Pele. Why you for do this CNN? 

@EltonBrobbey wrote: 

CNN it’s Pele of Brazil not Abedi pele of Ghana 

@JJMMichelot posted:

 Attention CNN and cnnbrk the intern has slipped a photo of Abedi Pelé into your slideshow. 

Getty Images France, perhaps the key words should be specified… A clue to find the intruder: the real Pelé has never played Olympique Marseille .

Pele, the only player to win the World Cup three times died at age 82.

 The former footballer is regarded as the greatest of all time following his trailblazing achievements in the game.

Source: Sports Brief