The world mourns the death of Pelé. On social media, messages of condolences and tributes to the “King” of world football proliferate.
The Brazilian Football Confederation published an image of the three-time world champion on Twitter, where it states that Edson Arantes do Nascimento is eternal…
On Instagram, Cristiano Ronaldo published a photo with the Brazilian star. The Portuguese international conveyed his “deep feelings to all of Brazil, and in particular to Pelé’s family” and recalled the mutual affection between the two.
French striker Kylian Mbappé also paid homage to the King, underlining that his legacy will never be forgotten.
The French president paid tribute to Pelé. Emmanuel Macron wrote (in French and Portuguese) “The game. King. Eternity.”
Lula da Silva has also commented on the disappearance of the three-time champion. The president-elect of Brazil thanked Pelé and stated that there were few who carried the name of the country so far.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa mourned the passing of Pelé, “the extraordinary Brazilian footballer who has enthralled for decades.” In the statement, published on the website of the Presidency of the Republic, the head of state of Portugal “offers the most heartfelt condolences to the Brazilian people” and recalls that “Pelé was a king of football, a symbol of Brazil, he marked generations and will be forever remembered as one of the greatest in the most popular sport in the world.”
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