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A man rides a bicycle past a mural depicting the late Brazilian soccer player Pele in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 29, 2022, just hours after he died in a Sao Paulo hospital. – Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the “beautiful game,” died on Thursday at the age of 82. long battle with cancer caused by “multiple organ failure.” (AFP)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Who spoke after Brazilian soccer legend Pele died Thursday at the age of 82:
“Before Pele, ’10’ was just a number. I would say that before Pele, football was just a sport. He turned football into art, into entertainment.
– Brazilian compatriot and current international star Neymar.
“The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten. RIP KING.”
– French international forward Kylian Mbappe.
“He will never be forgotten and his memory will live forever in each of us football lovers. Rest in peace, King Pele.”
– Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo
“Rest in peace, Pele.”
– Argentina’s World Cup champion Lionel Messi.
“With the death of Pele, football has lost one of its best legends, if not its most beautiful. Like all legends, the King seems eternal.
– French national team coach Didier Deschamps.
“Many Brazilians took the name of our country as they did… They didn’t just play. They put on a whole show. Thank you, Pele.”
— President-elect of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
“Pele was one of the greatest to ever play the great game. And as one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, he knew the power of sport to bring people together. Our thoughts are with his family and everyone who loved and respected him.
– Former President of the United States Barack Obama.
“Football has lost the greatest player in its history. Pele called me brother. This is an unimaginable honor for me. Football will always be yours!”
– Former German international star Franz Beckenbauer who played alongside Pele at the New York Cosmos in the 1970s.
“With the passing of Pele, the world has lost a great sporting icon.”
– International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
“Pele’s name will always be synonymous with sportsmanship and genius. His lasting impact on the sport of football cannot be overstated. Rest in peace, Rei.”
– New York Cosmos, Pele’s former club in the 1970s.
“Sporting Legend. Rest in Peace King Pele.”
– Athletics legend Usain Bolt.
“I have many memories of Pele, without a doubt the best footballer I played with (with Bobby Moore being the best footballer I played with). For me Pele remains the greatest of all time and I am proud to be on the field with him. RIP Pele and thank you.
– England’s 1966 World Cup Champion Geoff Hurst
“The world mourns the greatest football player in history and a wonderful person. He celebrated the game like no other. Dear Pele, I am very sad and respect you and your life’s work. My condolences to your family and friends.”
– Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter
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