It is undeniably a sorrowful day for the soccer community as Brazilian icon Pele has departed this world at the age of 82.
The former forward is extensively acknowledged as one of the greatest soccer players to ever step onto the field, with many considering him the GOAT. Pele is frequently compared to legends like Diego Maradona, along with contemporary superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The late legend holds the unique distinction of being the sole player to secure the World Cup three times, assisting his country in clinching the coveted title in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
A genuine trailblazer, Pele accomplished the unimaginable with the ball at his feet, and numerous intricate dribbling techniques seen in today’s matches were popularized by him.
The World Of Soccer Grieves Pele
Since the announcement of Pele’s passing on Thursday afternoon, tributes have been flooding in.
Kylian Mbappe, the France and PSG star, remarked: “The king of football has departed” alongside a photo he shared with the former Brazilian star.
Current Brazil No.10 Neymar also shared a heartfelt tribute.
Lionel Messi, 2022 FIFA World Cup victor, shared a photo of himself alongside Pele on Instagram, wishing the legend a peaceful rest.
“My heartfelt sympathies to all of Brazil, and especially to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento,” Ronaldo stated on Instagram. “A simple “farewell” to the eternal King Pelé will never suffice to convey the grief that the entire soccer community is currently sharing. An inspiration to countless millions, a beacon yesterday, today, and forever.”
At TotalProSports, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Pele’s family, the people of Brazil, and all of his admirers.
