Brazilian football legend Pele dies at 82, tributes pour in for three-time World Cup winner

Legendary Brazilian football player Pele, who passed away at age 82, has received tributes from all around the world.

Pele, the three-time World Cup winner widely regarded as the founding father of modern football, died on Thursday after spending the majority of November in a hospital in Sao Paulo.

At the age of 82, he passed away in Brazil after battling cancer. His grace, athleticism, and hypnotic maneuvers mesmerized players and viewers, making him widely considered the finest football player to ever grace the game.


Well-known personalities and organizations across the world have paid tribute to the football legend.

Taking to Twitter, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) wrote, "King Pele" alongside three crown emojis.

Superstar Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo posted a photo of them together along with a tribute on Instagram. In the tribute, he said that Pele will live on in all of us who love football and that we will never forget him.
Similar to Ronaldo, Argentina captain Lionel Messi also shared a photo of himself with Pele on Instagram along with the phrase, "Rest in peace."


Neymar Jr., a Brazilian star, said that Pelé is "eternal" in a post on social media, and French sprinter Kylian Mbappé said that his legacy will continue to exist forever.

Not just athletes but also President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, President Joe Biden of the United States, and former President Barack Obama of the United States all paid respect to the icon.

Pele, whose real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, started playing for Santos at the age of 15 and for the Brazilian national squad a year later.

He was the first player as of yet to win three World Cups during his international career, which took place in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Pele scored 757 goals in 831 games throughout his illustrious 20-year career from 1957 to 1977.

FAQs:

1. What is the birth date of Pele?
   Pele was born on October 23, 1940.
2. How many children does Pele have?
   Pele has a total of seven children.