THE FOOTBALL WORLD CRIES PELÉ’S GAME. Edson Arantes do Nascimiento or better known as Pelepassed away this Thursday, December 29 at the age of 82 after multiple medical complications that he had been suffering for some years.
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After the unfortunate news was confirmed by his daughter Kelly NascimentoFigures like Cristiano Ronaldo used their social networks to say goodbye to who is considered the “King of football”.
“My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A mere “goodbye” to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that is currently embraced by the entire world of football. An inspiration for so many millions, a benchmark yesterday, today and always. The love you always showed me was reciprocated in every moment we shared, even from a distance. He will never be forgotten and the memory of him will live forever in each and every one of us football lovers. Rest in peace, King Pele.”, wrote the Portuguese soccer player on his Instagram profile.
In addition, he accompanied his emotional message with a photograph in which he appears receiving recognition from Pelé. They both hold hands, and the Brazilian shows him a friendly smile.
In just four minutes, the photo reached more than 800,000 “likes” and his followers have joined the comments to leave farewell messages.
Pelé’s daughter reported the death of the ‘King of soccer’ with this message
She was the first to deliver the news that would shock the entire world. Kely Nascimento, Pelé’s eldest daughter, confirmed from her Instagram account the death of Edson Arantes Do Nascimentoat 82 years of age, after not being able to overcome an oncological condition that complicated the health of the three-time world champion with the Brazilian team.
The eldest daughter of the clan Pele She was there at the moments when her father passed away, she was next to the player’s last wife and her grandchildren, as well as her family doctor who accompanied the family at this complicated moment.
“Everything we are, we are thanks to you. we love you infinitely. Rest in peace”, was the message that Kely Nascimento shared in the afternoon and that no Brazilian and soccer fans wanted to read.
