Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo led the football community in paying respects to Brazil’s “eternal king” Pele, who passed away at age 82.
One of football’s greatest ambassadors, Pelé elevated the game with his mastery and infectious smile. Pelé, a three-time World Cup winner and legendary footballer, died suddenly on Thursday evening at the age of 82, according to his daughter. The footballer rose to prominence in the sport with a career-high 1,281 goals.
Bailey had been in and out of hospital after doctors discovered a tumor in his intestines in September. Bailey’s most recent tests revealed that he also had a respiratory infection. Shortly after the news broke, social media was flooded with well wishes and tributes from footballing legends including current players Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.
Along with them, Mesut Ozil and Newcastle legend Alan Shearer also paid tribute to Pele. One of football’s greatest ambassadors, Pelé elevated the game with his mastery and infectious smile. Messi, who had just helped Argentina win the World Cup, recently paid tribute to Pele on his official Instagram account. The Brazilian legend appeared in a photo posted by Mbappe, in which he wrote: “The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten.” the beauty that Pelé possessed.
Neymar also paid tribute to his country’s hero on Instagram. At 16, Pelé made his international debut. He finished his career with 77 goals in 92 games, becoming the team’s all-time top scorer.
Joining Santos as a teenager, Pelé helped make the team one of the biggest names in football. At the club where he spent 18 brilliant years, he won all the prizes of Brazilian football. In addition to this, he has also participated in two Intercontinental Cups and two Copa Libertadores, an annual competition between the best European and South American clubs. The Copa Libertadores is the South American version of the UEFA Champions League.
Pelé Pelé’s funeral will be held in his hometown of Santos. Three-time Brazilian world champion Pelé Pelé has died at the age of 82.
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