The sports world says goodbye to Pele: the messages about the death of the legend of Brazilian football

At the age of 82, Pele passed away.. The Brazilian soccer legend, the only three-time world champion soccer player and one of the best in the history of this sport, died of colon cancer.

Instantly, big stars of the sports world began to pay him their due respect one of the most successful and iconic athletes in history, an American icon.

Farewell to Pele from the sports world

Lionel Messi

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“Before Pele, ’10’ was just a number. I read that phrase somewhere, sometime in my life. But this beautiful sentence is incomplete. I would say that before Pele, football was just a sport. Pele changed everything. He turned football into an art, into entertainment. He gave a voice to the poor, to the black people and above all: he gave visibility to Brazil. Football and Brazil raised their status thanks to the King! He’s gone, but the magic his will remain Pele is ETERNAL!”

Cristiano Ronaldo

“My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and especially to the family of Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A simple ‘goodbye’ to the eternal King Pele will never be enough to express the pain that embraces the entire world of football in this time. An inspiration to so many millions, a reference from yesterday, today, forever. The affection he always showed me was reciprocated in all the moments we shared, even from a distance. He will never be forgotten and his memory will last forever in each of us soccer fans. Rest in peace, King Pele.”

Killian Babe

“The king of football has left us, but his legacy will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Ray.”

Jose Mourinho

“In 2005 I received the BBC award directly from the King, and to this day it is one of my proudest moments. I was very happy to have him in Manchester, where we had such a great conversation and had such a great time, and even more so at an event of Hublot, where we really laughed. Rest in peace King Pele, I am thinking of your loved ones. I am very sad.”

Ronaldo

“Unique. Genius. Technical. Creative. Perfect. Matchless. Where Pele went, he stayed. He never left the top, he leaves us today. The king of football: one and the same. The best of all time. The world is in mourning. The sadness of parting mingles with the immense pride of written history. What a privilege to follow you, my friend. Your talent is a school every player must go through. His legacy transcends generations And so it will live on. Today and always, we will celebrate you. Thank you, Pele. Rest in peace.”

Usain Bolt

“A legend of the sport. Rest in peace King Pele”.

Iker Casillas

Rafael Nadal

Lewis Hamilton

“We lost a legend today. Thank you for sharing your talent, genius and love with us. Pele’s legacy will always, forever inspire us. It meant a lot to receive from the legend, I will always keep it safe with me .”

Sergio Ramos

Luis Suarez

Gabriel Batistuta

“Thank you for all you have given to the world of football. Rest in peace, legend.”

Erling Haaland

“Whatever you saw any player do, Pele did it first. Rest in peace.”

Javier Zanetti

“A timeless legend, a true icon of the sport, an inspiration forever. Rest in peace, legend.”

Casemiro

“Rest in peace King Pele. Thank you for the glory you brought to Brazil and football. Your legacy is eternal.”

Gary Lineker

“Pele is dead. The most divine of footballers and the happiest of men. He played at a level that a select few have approached. Three times he lifted the most coveted golden trophy in that beautiful yellow shirt. He may have left us, but he will he always has immortality in football. Rest in peace Pele.”

Pau Gasol

Jose Luis Cilavert

Wayne Rooney