Pele Death: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Lionel Messi Lead Brazil Football Legend's Mourning

Sao Paulo: Pele, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.

The standard-bearer of "the beautiful game" had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. The medical center where he had been hospitalised for the last month said he died of multiple organ failure as a result of the cancer.

"All that we are is thanks to you," his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote on Instagram. "We love you endlessly. Rest in peace." His agent, Joe Fraga, confirmed his death: "The king has passed."

Several stars have shared their views on the loss of the legendary footballer.

 

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RIP Pele. An inspiration around the world, a global icon, a legend ? pic.twitter.com/iHlVzBB7j4

Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) December 29, 2022

Forever the King of football, the Legend! ? Rest in peace, Pel . ?

You have changed the History of football. Your legacy will always be in our hearts.

Thanks for everything!#ThiagoSilva #TS6 #OhhhThiagoSilva #Pel #ReiPel #Pel Eterno pic.twitter.com/lobQlPreQg

Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) December 29, 2022

Your legacy is eternal. Thank you for everything. Vive O Rei ???? #Pele pic.twitter.com/kJ5QYl6Cpf

Ivan Rakitic (@ivanrakitic) December 29, 2022

Gracias por todo lo que le diste al mundo del f tbol. Rip legend ? #Pel pic.twitter.com/ttMaTnObfF

Gabriel Batistuta (@GBatistutaOK) December 29, 2022

A true legend of the game . Rest In Peace to the greatest of all. #Pele pic.twitter.com/rTH8STBZVF

Abhishek ???????? (@juniorbachchan) December 29, 2022

Rest in peace Pele, one of the greatest ever. What a role model on and off the pitch. Winner of 3 World Cups, unbelievable ?? ?? #pele pic.twitter.com/PErVqkERuF

Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) December 29, 2022

A Magician on the field and one of the greatest sportspersons to have graced the planet. Heartfelt condolences to his family and well wishers all around the world. #Pele pic.twitter.com/FVemHsZ5FB

Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 29, 2022