The world of sports, and football in particular, is in mourning. On December 29, 2022, Pelé, an absolute legend of football, one of the brightest representatives of this discipline, died. Former and current athletes said goodbye to him with beautiful words.
On the evening of December 29, 2022, what had long been expected happened. It was then that it was announced that the legend of Santos and the Brazilian national team and one of the greatest football players - Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to the whole world as Pelé, had died at the age of 82. The world of sports said goodbye to him in a unique way.
Pele said goodbye to the athletes
“Pele, the most divine football player, has died. He played at a level that few people approached. He won the World Championship three times in this beautiful yellow jersey. Even if he left us, but for football he will forever remain immortal. Rest in peace,” wrote Gary Lineker. “The king of football is gone, but his legacy will never be forgotten,” added Kylian Mbappé.
“Farewell, King,” said Zbigniew Boniek. One of the most prominent Usain Bolt wrote about it just as succinctly. Sports legend. Rest in peace,” wrote the runner. “The king is dead,” Ronaldo Nazario added laconically.
“Deep condolences to all of Brazil and especially to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A simple goodbye to King Pele is not enough to express the pain that the entire football world is experiencing right now. He was an inspiration to millions, a guide yesterday, today and forever. The love you showed me, I always reciprocated. Pele will never be forgotten. His memory will live on in every football fan,” wrote Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pele is dead. Touching photo of daughter
A unique photo on Instagram was also published by the daughter of the legend of Santos and the Canarinhos team, Keli Nascimento. The hands of the footballer’s relatives are visible, holding his hands. “Everything we have, we owe to you. We love you unconditionally,” the photo says.
Source: Wprost
