Sports stars said goodbye to the King of football.
Famous football players and representatives of other sports reacted to the news about the death of the King of football Pele.
The Brazilian football player suffered from oncology and died in the hospital.
Most of the sports world has already expressed their condolences to Pele's family through social networks.
On the King of Football's Instagram page with a statement from his family members appeared:
“Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who died peacefully today. On his journey, Edson captivated the world with his sporting genius, stopped war, did community service around the world and spread what he believed was the cure for all our problems: love.
His message today becomes the legacy of future generations. Love, love and love again, forever.”
Parting words were found by Pele's compatriots, who are current stars of the Brazilian national team. Among them, Neymar spoke:
“Before Pele, football was just a sport. He changed everything. He turned this game into an art, into entertainment. He gave the right to vote to the poor, to black people, and most importantly, he showed Brazil to the world. Football and Brazil were forever raised in importance thanks to the king. He left , and his magic remains. Pele is forever!
“More than a football legend. Simply the greatest athlete of all time, a standard for all generations. May God receive you in peace, king,” wrote former Shakhtar player Fred.
“Unique. Genius. Technical. Creative. Unrivaled. He leaves us today without leaving the top. One such king of football. An all-time great. Sadness to say goodbye mixed with immense pride at such a story. Your legacy transcends generations. You will live on next. Thank you, Pele,” said the legendary attacker of the Brazilian national team Ronaldo.
Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to the death of the football player:
“Simply saying goodbye to the eternal king Pele will not be enough to express the pain that grips the entire football world right now.
He was an inspiration to millions, an example to all yesterday, today and always. Our affection even on distance was mutual.
He will never be forgotten, his memory will live forever in each of us football fans. Rest in peace, King Pele.”
“Yours the legacy will always be remembered. Condolences to the whole family, rest in peace,” wrote Andriy Shevchenko.
“Pele has died. The most divine of all footballers and the happiest of men. He displayed a game that only a select few have come close to. Pele lifted the most coveted golden trophy three times in a beautiful yellow shirt. He may be gone from us, but he will always have football immortality. Rest in peace,” said ex-England national team player Gary Lineker.
Former UEFA president Michel Platini:
“He was the history of football, the discovery of football, he was football. I was 15 years old in 1970 and I grew up watching him play. My father talked to me about Pele, at school, by the way, I signed for Peleatini. .
Even if we didn't always see him play, we only talked about him. He wasn't a man, he wasn't a football player, he was a football god. I'm very, very touched. This is my life. This my story. This is Pele. This is my dream. I have seen his achievements and always remembered his World Cup in 1970.”
Former German fubol player Franz Beckenbauer:
“Football today lost the greatest in its history, and I lost a unique friend. Pele had three loves: football, his family and all people. The one who played with stars and always remained down-to-earth.”
Farewell to Brazilian football icon and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton :
“Today we lost a legend. Thank you for what they shared with us with their talent, genius and love. Pele's legacy will always inspire us.”
Pele is the best athlete of the 20th century according to the International Olympic Committee, as well as the best football player of the last century according to FIFA . He is the only football player in history, who during his playing career became the world champion three times (1958, 1962, 1970).
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