The first global symbol of soccer, Pelé, a Brazilian hero who won three World Cups, has passed away at age 82.
His daughter Kely Nascimento captioned a photo of her and her family clutching Pele’s hands on Instagram, “Everything that we are, is owing to you.” “You have our utmost affection. Peace be with you.
Late in November, Pelé was hospitalized in So Paulo with complications from colon cancer and a respiratory infection. His health had gotten worse as his malignancy got worse, the hospital reported last week.
According to a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital, he passed away on Thursday as a result of multiple organ failures brought on by the advancement of colon cancer.
Soccer has been associated with Pelé for more than 60 years. The only player in history to participate in all four World Cups and win three of them, he left a lasting impact that went far beyond his collection of awards and exceptional goal-scoring stats.
Pelé famously remarked, “I was born to play football, just like Beethoven was born to compose music and Michelangelo was born to paint.
Many people have paid tribute to the legendary soccer player. Santos FC, Pelé’s first team, tweeted “forever” along with a picture of a crown in response to the news.
Neymar said, “He turned football into art, into entertainment. He gave a voice to the poor, to black people, and especially: He gave visibility to Brazil. Football and Brazil have raised their status thanks to the King!”
Kylian Mbappé posted, “The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten.”
The family is yet to disclose the burial site of the football legend.
