“Edson Arantes do Nascimento was an outstanding son of the Brazilian people. Thanks to his talent, unique skill and a beautiful and fascinating game, football has become a favorite sport for millions of people around the world, including in Russia,” Putin writes in a telegram , to Brazil’s outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro, according to the Kremlin.
“I was lucky enough to personally speak with this wonderful person, and I will forever have the brightest memories of him.”