Brazil great Pele was confirmed dead on Thursday, December 29, at age 82 after battling with illness in the last few months.
Pele, who was named Fifa’s Player of the Century in 2000 is the only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970.
In recent years, he has experienced kidney and prostate issues.
In September 2021, the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo performed surgery to remove a colon tumour that had been found during normal examinations.
Pele’s death, however, has been the main discussion on social media since the news broke.
Brazilian legend Pelé has passed away at 82, one of the greatest of all time who changed the game.
A man with a god-given talent, one of the names who will remain forever in the memory.
All thoughts with the family.
RIP, legend
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 29, 2022
A very sad day for football.
An icon and a true great of the game who touched millions around the world with his football and personality will be remembered forever.
Rest in peace, Pele.
My thoughts are with his family
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— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) December 29, 2022
RIP Pele. Legend!
— Tayo Aina (@tayoainafilms) December 29, 2022
RIP Pele. An inspiration around the world, a global icon, a legend
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— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) December 29, 2022
