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On December 29, just before the new year 2023, the soccer world lost one of the greatest players of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele.
In November, the health of the Brazilian, suffering from colon cancer, deteriorated, and finally on December 29, tragic news was announced.
Yesterday, not only one soccer match took place, where the legendary striker was honored, whether through a minute of applause or a minute of silence.
"Ligue 1" league match paid tribute to Pele with a minute of applause. In the match between "Atletico" and "Elche" teams in "La Liga," condolences were expressed through a moment of silence.
Marseille and Toulouse honor Pelé before their match ❤️
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 29, 2022
(via @btsportfootball)pic.twitter.com/xen7T74Cve
Social media was also filled with words from the brightest football stars around the world.
"The king of football has left us, but his greatness will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, King," wrote Kylian Mbappe.
The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten.
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) December 29, 2022
RIP KING ??... pic.twitter.com/F55PrcM2Ud
In 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo, who took the "Golden Ball" from Pele, also shared a beautiful message.
"I extend my deepest condolences to all of Brazil, especially to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele). A simple farewell will never be enough to express all the pain that the football world is feeling right now. Pele inspired millions; he will be the benchmark for the past, present, and future. He will never be forgotten; every football fan will always remember him. Rest in peace, King Pele," wrote the Portuguese.
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