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FACTCHECK- PELE, a Brazilian football star, has died.

ANALYSIS: Fake

Fact: Many users are spreading fake news about Brazil football legend Pele, claiming falsely that he died.

The 82-year-old has been hospitalised for a week to treat a respiratory infection aggravated by COVID-19. He is expected to leave the hospital when he fully recovers from the infection. “(He has)stable vital signs,is conscious, and with no new complications,”as per hospital statement.
Health is improving and he has”no new complications.

INTENT: Users are sharing fake news about death of Pele to get some spotlight.

Fake

Fact

https://www.livemint.com/sports/football-news/brazilian-legend-pele-showing-stable-vital-signs-11670369775134.html

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