Pelé, who died at the age of 82, was one of the greatest athletes of all time. The only three-time soccer world champion was a well-liked person and did a lot of good even after his playing career.
Less than two weeks ago, the French star player scored a hat trick in the World Cup soccer final Kylian Mbappé wrote that “the king of football has left us, but his legacy will never be forgotten. Rest in peace king”
The Brazilian Football Association described Pelé as “eternal”, and the publication did not use the year of his death at all.
English former football star Gary Lineker estimated that Pelé was the most divine of footballers and the happiest of men. “Three times he lifted the most coveted gold trophy in a beautiful yellow shirt. Pelé may have left us, but he will always have football immortality. Rest in peace Pele!”
Jamaican ME runner Usain Bolt, who held the title of the world’s fastest man for years, sent a picture of himself and Pele to social media. One proof that as an athlete Pelé crossed all sports boundaries and was unquestionably one of the greatest athletes in the world.
“Rest in peace King Pelé!”
The English Football Association released an iconic football photo with shirtless Pelé and Bobby Moore greeted each other at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
Barcelona and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski note the passing of a football great.
“Rest in peace master! The sky has gained a new star, and the football world has lost its hero”
Brazilian national team striker and representing the French PSG Neymar points out that Pelé turned football into art. “Before Pele, football was just a sport. He revolutionized everything and turned football into entertainment”
On their Instagram account (you will switch to another service) Neymar writes that football greatness gave a voice to the poor, the black, and most importantly; He gave visibility to Brazil. “Pelé is gone, but his magic remains. Pelé is eternal!”
Argentine football star Lionel Messiwho himself followed in Pelé’s footsteps by winning the World Cup earlier this month, has also paid tribute On their Instagram account (you will switch to another service).
Messi posted a picture of himself and Pelé. “Rest in peace, Pelé”
Portuguese futsal star Cristiano Ronaldo also showed respect to Pelé. He posted a photo of himself receiving the award from Pele and wrote: “My deepest condolences to all of Brazil and especially to Edson Arantes do Nascimento’s family”
On their Instagram account (you will switch to another service) Ronaldo also reminded that Pelé has inspired millions of people. “He will never be forgotten and his memory will live forever in all of us football fans. Rest in peace, King Pelé”
Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison says On Instagram (you will switch to another service), that Pelé changed football history forever. His passing marks the end of football’s “most beautiful chapter”.
“Today, football says goodbye to its most beautiful chapter. To the guy who charmed the world and changed the history of the game forever, Richarlison wrote.
On the account maintained by people close to Pelé, it was recalled that inspiration and love characterized the journey of King Pelé, who died peacefully today. “Love, love and love – forever.”
Goal football site (you are moving to another service) reminded that Pelé’s message to another football legend, the one who fell asleep in 2020 For Diego Maradona was this: “I hope one day we can play football together in heaven. Enjoy your game, legend!”
Manchester City and the Premier League goalscoring spree Erling Braut Haaland respected Pelé.
“Everything you see a player do, Pelé did it first. Rest in peace”
Four times recognized as the best footballer in Africa, the ex-striker star of Cameroon Samuel Eto’o recalled Pelé.
“Today we say goodbye to the best of all time. Rest in eternal peace, Pelé. Millions and millions mourn you. Legend”
President of France Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Pelé and wrote three words on his Twitter account: Game. King. Eternity.
The news is updated.