Brazil football legend, Pele, has died at the age of 82.
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Pele has been suffering kidney and prostate problems and had a tumour removed from his colon through surgery in September 2021.
On the Brazil football Icon’s official Instagram account: Pele “peacefully passed away today”.
Football clubs across the world have been sending condolence messages
Condolences from football clubs ⬇️
A legend, icon and true great of the game who will forever be remembered. Rest in peace, Pele. pic.twitter.com/I4UwAHmWkh
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 29, 2022
Rest in peace, Pele.
Thank you for the joy you brought to football fans around the world ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ypo6NGxdqS
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 29, 2022
Farewell to the King. The master of the beautiful game.
Rest in peace, Pelé. 💙 pic.twitter.com/Cd7xccxX9B
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 29, 2022
Manchester City are saddened to learn of the passing of Brazil legend Pelé, one of the all-time greats who did so much for the beautiful game. May he rest in peace 💙 pic.twitter.com/ufWoNWWcE9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 29, 2022
We are truly saddened to hear the news of Pele’s passing.
As a club, we had the privilege of hosting Pele in 1981, at Highbury. A memory we will always cherish.
Our thoughts, along with entire football community are with Pele’s loved ones today. pic.twitter.com/PZgWmXvSRh
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 29, 2022
FC Bayern joins the footballing world in mourning the loss of one of the all-time greats, Pelé, who has passed away at the age of 82. He will never be forgotten 🕊 pic.twitter.com/btNVQb9E4j
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) December 29, 2022
Official Statement: Pelé’s passing.#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 29, 2022
Barça expresses its sorrow to learn of the death of the “Rei” Pelé, one of the greatest footballers of all time. He made football greater than ever. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/r8TQbVyN28
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 29, 2022
Forever King. 👑
Paris Saint-Germain sends its condolences to friends, family and the entirety of Brazilian people in this sad time.
You made the magic happen, King.
Thank you for everything. ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/BezS5S63i6— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 29, 2022
A player that was too good for the earth.
Shine in the galaxy, King Pele. pic.twitter.com/j79RG4IfbZ
— Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) December 29, 2022
A legend and trailblazer of the beautiful game.
Rest in peace, Pelé. 💙 pic.twitter.com/I0j1zkNSTD
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) December 29, 2022
