Pele is widely regarded as the game’s most gifted player. With 77 goals in 92 games, he continues to be the top goal scorer for Brazil.
At the peak of his career, Pele was known for his pace and ability to score artistic goals.Soon after the news broke out wishes and tributes started pouring on social media from footballing greats, which included the likes of modern day superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar.Before Pele, u201c10u201d was just a number. I read that phrase somewhere, at some point in my life. But that phrase, beautiful, is incomplete. Iu2019d say before Pele, football was just a sport. Pele changed everything. He turned football into art, into entertainment. He gave voice to the poor, to the blacks and especially: It gave visibility to Brazil. Football and Brazil have elevated their status thanks to the King! Heu2019s gone, but his magic will remain. Pele is ETERNAL!!,u201d wrote Neymar on Instagram.u201cYour place is on Godu2019s side. My eternal king. Rest in peace,u201d wrote 1970 World Cup winner Roberto Rivellino and teammate of Pele on the Brazilian national team.
Image source- Twitter His name is now forever imprinted in the book of legendry footballers the world with ever witness. May his soul rest in peace.
