Pele passed away at the age of 82.
Now the Brazilian attacking icon is celebrated throughout the footballing world.
O Globo wrote “The Immortal King of Football”.
Pele has long been regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world of all time. On Thursday evening, the news circulated that the Brazilian attacking icon had passed away after an illness.
Now Pele is celebrated all over the world. Among other things, many of football’s biggest clubs sent their condolences.
Celebrate it all over the world
He made football bigger than ever.writes Barcelona on Twitter.
“We are very saddened to hear the news of Pele’s passing.”Arsenal writes.
“We have left one of the greatest footballers in the world. Rest in peace, Pele.” Writes the Swedish Football Association.
Brazilian news website O Globo calls Pele the “immortal king of football” and German Bild Nahas calls him “the greatest footballer of all time”.
“icon”
Several big football profiles have also chosen to take to social media to pay tribute to Pele.
“The most amazing footballer. He played a game that only a select few have ever approached.”Gary Lineker wrote on Twitter.
“He will always be remembered, stronger than time. An icon and a legend.”writes Franco Baresi.
“Rest in peace, King Pele. Thank you for what you have given to Brazil and football. Your legacy is immortal,” Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro wrote on Instagram.