After learning of the death of the Brazilian star, at the age of 82, various personalities from world sport have dedicated messages to him on their networks. The CBF and the Chilean Football Federation have done the same.
World sport is in mourning, due to the death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele . The greatest footballer of all time died on Thursday at the age of 82. The idol gave way to legend. At the news, countless reactions were generated. Several global personalities and clubs around the world dedicated a heartfelt farewell to the king.
This is the case of Usain Bolt. The legendary Jamaican athlete posted a simple message on Instagram: “A sports legend. Rest in peace, King Pele.”
This was also the case kylian mbappe . The Frenchman, 2018 Russian champion and 2022 Qatar runner-up, said: “The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten. DEP KING”.
Who posted a longer message was Cristiano Ronaldo . The Portuguese star. “My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A simple ‘goodbye’ to the eternal King Pele will never be enough to express the pain that is currently being embraced by everyone in football. An inspiration for so many millions, a reference yesterday, today and always. The love you always showed me was reciprocated in every moment we shared, even from a distance. He will never be forgotten and his memory will live forever in all of us football lovers. Rest in peace, King Pelé”, said CR7.
The one who was extremely brief in his remarks was Lionel Messi. The Argentinian only posted: “Rest in peace, @pele.”
Meanwhile, the Brazilian Football Confederation published on its networks: “Pelé was more than the greatest athlete of all time. Our king of football was the greatest representative of a victorious Brazil winner who was never afraid of difficulties. A poor, black child born in Tres Corazones (MG), Pelé showed us that there is always a new path. He promised his father a World Cup and offered us three, in addition to having scored 95 goals in 113 games with the yellow. The King has given us a new Brazil and we can only thank his legacy.”
Local football also dedicated words to him. “The Chilean Football Federation and all of Chilean football, through its President Pablo Milad, send their condolences, strength and support to @CBF_Futebol for the sensitive death of world football legend Pelé” specifies the FFCh.
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