The historic defender of La Roja shared with the Brazilian star his hours of glory. Now he regrets his departure from mutual affection.
Elías Figueroa competed with Pelé. In fact, one of the most important merits for which the historical Chilean defender is recognized is becoming the best football player in America during the time the Brazilian was also shining. Today, consummated the departure of O Rei, Don Elias mourns him . A great rival is gone, but above all a great friend he forged on the pitch and, later, in life.
“How difficult it is to talk about the departure of a friend, because your history as a great man goes beyond the genius that you were inside a field, unbeatable until today. “, he maintains in his reports on social networks, reporting, at least temporarily, the regret that overwhelms him. As his entourage revealed, even if the outcome was, to a large extent, to be expected due to the seriousness of the disease affecting the three-time world champion, the impression was just as strong.
The former defender of Colo Colo, Palestino, Internacional de Porto Alegre and Peñarol spares no adjectives to refer to Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the original identity of the former footballer who, truth be told, has faded into the background due to of the immensity that he achieved with the denomination with which he achieved his innumerable sporting exploits. “Life has given you emotions that are allowed very few and with your generous efforts you have given the world your genius, which has forever elevated our sport and united us as a global football community. Your art has enabled this and much more. “, he underlines.
“Fair and Just”
In this context, Figueroa remembers the encounters that encouraged him. Duels that were characterized by the rigor involved in two high-flying footballers, but also by the respect that each had for each other. “It was always very difficult to face you, but you were always loyal and fair stands out from these clashes. And, once again, shine the virtues that have turned it into an object of worship throughout the world. “You always surprised everyone with your innate ability, watching you play was like a fictional movie come true, that’s why you earned the nickname King, because that’s what you were, a real King “, he congratulates him again.
In the last part of his message, Figueroa returns to the emotionality of O Rei’s departure and, above all, highlights his immense influence on football through the ages, a transversality which, without going any further, has once again become the object of to analyse. .of the consecration of Lionel Messi world champion with Argentina, in Qatar 2022. Precisely, the legacy of O Rei prevents being brutal in the anointing of the Transandean as the best footballer in history, a consideration that could be supported based on the number of securities, regardless of individual technical considerations. “That is why it is so difficult to say these words today. Rest in peace dear friend, your legacy has transcended and will live on forever. A big hug to the family and to all of us who love this sport », concludes the reflection of Don Elías. Perhaps more defender than ever. Now, from the legacy of the legend that has just changed dimension.
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