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Tributes have poured in from the world of football following the death of one of the game’s greatest players of all time, Pele.
The Brazilian icon passed away at the age of 82, on Thursday, after being in a hospital in Sao Paulo since late November.
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The Brazilian legend’s Instagram account paid tribute to the great man himself
One of the most legendary soccer players in history, Pele won three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970.
He also became Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches – a record only recently achieved by Neymar.
And the club in which Pele spent his entire football career in Brazil – Santos – tweeted a picture of the crown with the message “Eternal”, which translates as “eternal”, after his death was announced by his family.
Officially, Pele scored 757 goals in 831 matches during an impressive career from 1957 to 1977, although Santos claims his tally was closer to 1,000.
Whatever the numbers, there is no doubting his impact on football, as his talent redefined what was possible on the pitch.
Santos published their own tribute to Pelé
The current Brazilian star Neymar, who equaled Pele’s international record at the World Cup in Qatar, topped the honors as he posted an influential message on social media.
The PSG striker wrote on Instagram: “Before Pele, 10 was just a number. I read that phrase somewhere, at some point.
But this sentence is, well, incomplete. I used to say before Pele that football was just a sport. Pele changed everything.
“He turned football into art, into entertainment. He gave a voice to the poor, blacks and most of them: he gave a vision for Brazil.
“Football and Brazil have raised their status thanks to the King. He is gone, but his magic remains.
“Pellet forever.”
Neymar paid an emotional tribute to Pele
Another Brazilian legend, Ronaldo, also paid tribute to the sentiment.
He said: Farid. Fabulous. idiomatic. creative. perfect. one of a kind. Where Pele arrived, he stayed. Without ever leaving the summit, he leaves us today. King of Football – Only one is the greatest of all time.
“The world of mourning. The sorrow of parting mixed with the great pride of written history.
“What a privilege to come after you, my friend. Your talent is a school that every player must pass through. Your legacy will transcend generations. And that is how you will survive. Today and always, we celebrate you.”
“Thank you, Pele. Rest in peace.”
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Pele is the only player to win the World Cup three times
The winner of the World Cup in France and Neymar’s colleague in Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe, also published a message on Instagram, in which he wrote: “The king of football has left us, but his legacy will never be forgotten. The king of rip-offs.”
Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi posted a photo of himself on Instagram with Pele with the message: “Rest in peace, @pele”.
Cristiano Ronaldo also shared a photo of himself receiving an award from Pele and wrote: “My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
A mere ‘goodbye’ to eternal king Pele will not be enough to express the anguish currently gripping the entire football world.
An inspiration to many millions, a reference from yesterday and today forever. The affection he always showed me was reciprocated in every moment we shared, even from a distance.
“He will never be forgotten and his memory will live on forever in all of us football fans. Rest in peace, King Pele.”
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Ronaldo was a huge fan of the Brazilian
Mbappe shared a picture of himself with Pele on Twitter
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Messi also praised
The official Twitter account in England published a picture of Pele exchanging shirts with Bobby Moore after their meeting in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, while the Football Association lit up the Wembley arch in the colors of Brazil as a tribute.
Sir Bobby Charlton played against Pele in the World Cup and said in a statement released by his former club Manchester United: “Pelé was a magical footballer and a wonderful human being.
“It was an honor for me to participate in a presentation with him and send my sincere condolences to his family, friends and the Brazilian people.”
Sir Geoff Hurst, England’s treble-winning 1966 World Cup champion, tweeted: “I have so many memories of Pele, without a doubt the best footballer I played against (with Bobby Moore being the best footballer I played alongside).
“For me Pele remains the greatest of all time and I am proud to be on the field with him. RIP Pele and thank you.”
Current England captain Harry Kane also paid tribute on Twitter. “Pelé was a true inspiration and one of the greatest to ever play this game. RIP,” the Tottenham forward wrote.
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Pele was a true icon of the game
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written a long tribute to the Brazil legend.
He wrote: “It breaks my heart to learn that we have lost Pele, the athlete of the century.
“Today is a truly tragic day for football and the beautiful game, as he called it, will never be the same again. Pele was unique in many ways.
“He scored more than 1,000 goals during his career and was the only player to win the World Cup three times. The sight of him hitting the air in celebration is one of the most iconic scenes in our sport, and it is engraved in our history.”
Gary Lineker also tweeted: “Pelé is dead. Football’s greatest players and men’s happiness.
“He played a game that only a select few have come close to. 3 times he lifted the coveted Gold Cup in that beautiful yellow jersey.
“We may have left but he will always have football immortality. RIP Pele.”
England legend Sir Geoff Hurst was one of the first to react on social media
Lineker described him as ‘the funniest and happiest footballer in football’.
Chelsea legend Terry took to Twitter with a broken heart emoji
Shilton called Pele “the greatest football legend of all time”
England and Manchester United star Marcus Rashford wrote: “Go away, king.” While England and Chelsea star Raheem Sterling added: “RIP Legend.”
Chelsea legend John Terry shared a broken-heart emoji on social media upon hearing the news, before Michael Owen tweeted a tribute of his own.
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton also took to Twitter, saying: “So sad to hear about the loss of Pele. He was the greatest footballer ever!”
“A gentleman on and off the field. RIP is the greatest football legend of all time.”
Pele’s achievements on the football field went far beyond the game.
Former US President Barack Obama said as one of the most celebrated athletes in the world that Pele “understood the power of sports to unite people.”
Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, an eight-time gold medalist, wrote on Twitter: “A sports legend. Rest in peace King Pele.”
Bolt calls Pele a “sporting legend”
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola also paid tribute to the symbol in his press conference on Friday.
He said: On behalf of Manchester City, my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Football is football thanks to these types of people.
“Neymar said a great sentence when he said before that the number 10 was just a number and after that it became something special. Every great player wanted to wear the number 10 in his team.
What he did for football is there and always will be.
Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil wrote: “Rest in peace to one of the game’s greatest legends. Your legacy will live on forever.
“I am sure that Heaven FC match with Maradona and Pele together will be forever invincible.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Ian Rush called the Brazilian “an icon and a true great in the game”.
UEFA said: “Tonight, we join fans from around the world in mourning Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time.
“He was the game’s first global superstar and played a leading role in soccer’s rise to become the most popular sport in the world. RIP, Pele.”
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