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Pele robbed at gunpoint during Brazilian traffic jam

Monday, 23 June 2008

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been robbed at gunpoint during a traffic jam in his homeland.

Local media reports say the three-times World Cup winner had gold jewellery, a mobile phone and an expensive watch stolen by a 10-strong gang.

The gang held up a number of motorists during a traffic jam in Guaraja.

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