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Want to have lunch with football superstar Pele?

Brazilian football legend Pele has urged people to come and see him in Cannock later this year.

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The global superstar is still set to appear at Bar Sport next month despite missing parts of the Olympics in Rio because of a hip operation.

Now the man widely regarded as the best footballer of all time has taken to social media to remind fans of the event as well as where to purchase tickets.

He tweeted: "New event announcement. Join me for lunch in Cannock, England, on September 18 at The Premier Suite. For more information: +441543572092."

Pele was part of the iconic Brazil team which won the 1970 World Cup

The owner of Bar Sport Scott Murray, replied saying he was 'so proud and excited' that Pele was making an appearance. The post has scores of retweets and likes by fans of the star.

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