Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr. send their final regards to Brazilian legend Pele after his demise
The entire footballing world has been left shocked and while the world weeps due to the passing away of one of its greatest shining stars.
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Messi and Ronaldo along with Pele.
A legend of the game and regarded as the greatest ever to play the sport, Pele or Edson Arantes do Nascimento, passed away today at the age of 82 in Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil due to cancer. The entire footballing world has been left shocked and while the world weeps due to the passing away of one of its greatest shining stars, the top three footballers have sent their final regards on social media.
Cristiano Ronaldo sent his condolences to the family of Pele and all the Brazilian people who idolized him for their entire life as he talks about the pain the entire world is going through right now. He also mentioned how no goodbye will be enough of the legend and that he will always be remembered and remain in the hearts of millions forever just like he was while he lived.
Lionel Messi later paid his regards wishing the man all the peace and shared a couple of pictures where both of them shared a moment.
Neymar also posted a message to pay tribute to Pele and talked about how Pele changed the game of football entirely and that he is the reason behind the fascination with the number 10 jersey. He lastly thanked Pele for paving the right for the Brazilians to dream and is also overwhelmed with the magic Pele had gifted the entire world with.
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A look at the final goodbye messages sent by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar to Pele
Cristiano Ronaldo posted, "My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A mere “goodbye” to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that currently embraces the entire world of football. An inspiration for so many millions, a reference from yesterday, today, forever. The affection he always showed for me was reciprocal in every moment we shared, even from a distance. He will never be forgotten and his memory will live on forever in each of us football lovers. Rest in peace, King Pele." Lionel Messi posted, "Rest in peace, Pele."
Neymar posted, "Before Pelé, "10" was just a number. I read that phrase somewhere, at some point in my life. But that sentence, beautiful, is incomplete. I would say that before Pelé, football was just a sport. Pele changed everything. He turned football into art, into entertainment. He gave a voice to the poor, to black people and especially: Gave visibility to Brazil. Football and Brazil have raised their status thanks to the King! He is gone, but his magic will remain. Pele is ETERNAL!!"
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