Various people around the world have poured their tributes after it was announced late Thursday night that football legend Pelè had passed away.The Government of Brazil in their tribute called him a hero and announced three days of National mourning.Pelé has been called to the good Lord’s team to play in heaven’s green fields. Rest in peace, our mighty Brazilian hero. God bless your family and close friends in their grief as the world mourns with them. Legends live forever. Long live Pelé, the greatest of all time. pic.twitter.com/PNqGkIdEdV— Government of Brazil (@govbrazil) December 29, 2022 As a sign of our deepest respect for the great man and superb athlete “Pelé” Édson Arantes do Nascimento, his family, friends, all of Brazil and multitudes of admirers worldwide, a three-day National period of mourning for the Brazilian hero was decreed by President Bolsonaro. pic.twitter.com/vS4vjm2XrA— Government of Brazil (@govbrazil) December 30, 2022 Even the official Diego Maradona Facebook page joined in the mourning of the football legend.
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Leo MessiKylian MbappéThe king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten. RIP KING 💔👑… pic.twitter.com/F55PrcM2Ud— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) December 29, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo
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Former U.S President Barack Obama IN MEMORIAM: Edson Arantes do Nascimento – PelePelé was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. And as one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, he understood the power of sports to bring people together. Our thoughts are with his family and everyone who loved and admired him. pic.twitter.com/urGRDePaPv— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2022 Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime MinisterWhat a loss for humanity. Pele was a great and charismatic personality who changed football forever. He deserves credit for the entertaining matches we’ve come to expect. In many ways, he was the best and a pioneer. He’ll be dearly missed. Pele, Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/b7ryQVSQHu— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) December 29, 2022 Lawrence Juma, former Gor Mahia midfielder
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