The legend of world football passed away at the age of 82.
On December 29, the legendary Brazilian football player Pele died at the age of 82.
The best football players of our time reacted to the tragic news – forward Lionel Messi of the national team of Argentina and striker of the national team of Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo.
“My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and especially to the family of Senor Pele. A simple ‘farewell’ to the eternal Queen will never be enough to express what the whole football world is going through at this moment.
He is an inspiration for hundreds of thousands of people, my wish is always to be by his side. Because I have always shown reciprocity in all the moments we share, even at a distance. He will not be forgotten and his memory will forever remain in the memory of each of us football fans. Rest in peace, Pele,” wrote Ronaldo on Instagram.
“Rest in peace, Pele,” Messi wrote on Instagram.
It will be recalled that Pele struggled with the progressive consequences of colon cancer. Recently, there was information that the condition of the “King of Football” has noticeably worsened, and his relatives began to say goodbye to him.
Pele was diagnosed with the disease in the fall of 2021, after which the 82-year-old Brazilian underwent chemotherapy, but later the body stopped responding to it.
Pele is known for his performances for the Brazilian “Santos” and the American “New York Cosmos”. As part of the Brazilian national team, the forward won the World Cup three times – in 1958, 1962, and 1970. He was also recognized as the FIFA player of the century.
