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One of the greatest footballers to ever play the game – perhaps the greatest – has died.
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And here is Richard Williams’s long read on the great man.
France’s Kylian Mbappe called him the ‘king of football in his social media post.
Another England footballer, Sir Geoff Hurst, said he was “proud” to have shared a pitch with him.
Former England footballer Gary Lineker has posted on Twitter paying tribute to the “divine” Pele.
A hospital statement read: “The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein regretfully confirms the death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele, today, December 29, 2022, at 3:27 pm, due to the failure of multiple organs, a result of the progression of cancer of colon associated with his previous clinical condition.
“Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein sympathizes with the family and everyone who suffers from the loss of our dear King of Football.”
A statement on Pele’s official Instagram account said: “Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today.
“On his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his genius in sport, stopped a war, carried out social works all over the world and spread what he most believed to be the cure for all our problems: love.
“His message today becomes a legacy for future generations. Love, love and love, forever.”
One of the greatest footballers to ever play the game – perhaps the greatest – has died.
Here is our news report:
And here is Richard Williams’s long read on the great man.
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