The solemn procession took place at the Vila Belmiro Stadium, home of his beloved long-time club Santos.
Pele's coffin was placed on the pitch where he played for 18 years.
Mourners filed past to say a final farewell to their national hero.
Vila Belmiro, a 16,000-seat ground located near Sao Paulo, was decorated with Brazilian flags and No 10 shirts like those worn by the star, widely regarded as the world's greatest-ever footballer. As its stands filled with bouquets of flowers placed by fans and sent in by clubs from across the world, loudspeakers played a song named Eu Sou Pele (I Am Pele) that was recorded by the Brazilian himself.
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