Tributes Pour in For Pele as Three Time World Cup Winner Dies at 82

• Brazil legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento has died
• The three-time World Cup winner passed on at the age of 82
• Top personalities have paid tribute to the legendary football icon

The sporting world has taken to various social media platforms to pay tributes to the legendary Brazil football icon Pele, who passed on on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

Pele, the only player to win the World Cup three times died at age 82.

The former footballer is regarded as the greatest of all time following his trailblazing achievements in the game.

His death has left the footballing world crestfallen with many paying tribute to Pele.

How sportsmen paid tribute to Pele

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@papilokanu wrote:

Pele, the greatest RIP

@England - The official football handle of the Three Lions posted:

One of the greatest to have graced the beautiful game. Farewell, Pelé. You will never be forgotten.

@ManUtd tweeted:

Rest in peace, Pele. Thank you for the joy you brought to football fans around the world

@rioferdy5 added:

The legend who stood tallest among legends… always had time for everyone! I had the pleasure of playing for him (charity match) and interviewing him - equally rewarding. The player, The man, The icon

Cristiano Ronaldo posted on Facebook:

My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A mere “goodbye” to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that currently embraces the entire world of football. An inspiration for so many millions, a reference from yesterday, today, forever. The affection he always showed for me was reciprocal in every moment we shared, even from a distance. He will never be forgotten and his memory will live on forever in each of us football lovers. Rest in peace, King Pele.

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@TheGeorffHurst posted:

I have so many memories of Pele, without doubt the best footballer I ever played against (with Bobby Moore being the best footballer I ever played alongside). For me Pele remains the greatest of all time and I was proud to be on the the pitch with him. RIP Pele and thank you.

@M10 posted:

Rest in peace to one of the greatest legends of the game. Your legacy will live forever. I'm sure 'Heaven FC' with Maradona and Pele together will be invincible forever.

Neymar wrote on Instagram:

Before Pele, 10 was just a number. Before Pele, football was just a sport. He turned football into art, into entertainment. He gave a voice to the poor, to blacks, and visibility to Brazil. He is gone, but his magic remains. Pele is FOREVER.”

@KalushaBwayla added:

Devastated to hear the passing of The King of Football. You inspired us and millions of Africans to fall in love with the beautiful game. RIP Pele

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Brazil legend Pele has died

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Edson Arantes do Nascimento affectionately called Pele has passed on after a long battle with colon cancer.

Widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, Pele died on Thursday, December 29 at age 82.

Pele, a three-time World Cup winner, had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021 and had been hospitalized for the last month with multiple ailments.