‘His legacy will never be forgotten’ – Football fraternity mourns the death of Brazil Football legend, Pele
Pele (Image Credit: Twitter)
Brazil Football legend, Pele has passed after a long-time struggle with illness. In 2021, he was diagnosed with Colon cancer and was on treatment for the same ever since. Last month, during the FIFA World Cup 2022, he was hospitalized at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein. The three-time World Cup winner was hospitalized due to multiple ailments. On December 29, he died at 3:27 local time.
He “due to multiple organ failures resulting from the progression of colon cancer associated with his previous medical condition. The funeral has been planned for January 2 and 3 next year. His casket will be carried through the streets of Santos, the coastal city where his storied career began, before burial. On the other hand, outgoing Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro declared three days of mourning, and said in a statement that Pele was “a great citizen and patriot, raising the name of Brazil wherever he went.”
Pele’s daughter posts an emotional message
After Pele’s death, his daughter posted an emotional message saying “All that we are is thanks to you,” his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote on Instagram. “We love you endlessly. Rest in peace.”
On the other hand, Pele’s agent, Joe Fraga, confirmed his death “Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today. On his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his genius in sport, stopped a war, carried out social works all over the world and spread what he most believed to be the cure for all our problems: love.
His message today becomes a legacy for future generations.
Love, love and love, forever.” Notably, the message was posted from Pele’s official Instagram account.
Pele is the only man to win three FIFA World Cups. He won in 1958, 1962 and 1970.
This is how Twitter reacted
RIP King..xmb pic.twitter.com/Rb3J9kFE0s
— Mark Bosnich (@TheRealBozza) December 29, 2022
https://twitter.com/BrasilEdition/status/1608538274498478082?s=20
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https://twitter.com/CoachJustinL/status/1608541728302321668?s=20
RIP King. I had the privilege of meeting Pele once (thanks @FriedgeHNIC) Pele entered, and began asking me my opinions on the World Cup. Me! Pele asking Me questions! He had genuine warmth. pic.twitter.com/yZhI66men3
— James Sharman (@jamessharman) December 29, 2022
https://twitter.com/aucho_khalid08/status/1608554634997821440?s=20
Cristiano Ronaldo: "My deep condolences to Brazil. A mere "goodbye" to the eternal king will never be enough. The love you showed me was reciprocated in every moment we shared. His memory will live forever in each and every one of us football lovers."
RIP King Pelé pic.twitter.com/7N9jV4W7l4
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) December 29, 2022
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