Sporting legend is suspended but is back after noon (4)

I believe the answer is:

pele

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'noon' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for pele that I've seen before include "Noted Brazilian footballer" , "Brazilian footballer, scored over 1000 goals" , "Brazil's hero" , "Brazilian World Cup footballer" , "Brazilian footballer of renown" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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