Pelé, Known As The World's Greatest Soccer Player, Has Passed Away

Pelé was the global face of soccer.

Pelé, the world-famous Brazilian soccer player, has passed away. He was 82 years old. The soccer legend won 3 World Cups, the only player to do so. He was hailed as “O Rei do Futebol,” the king of soccer, and spent his last years after retirement serving as an ambassador for the game. The rise of soccer’s popularity in the USA was due to him. Additionally, He has declared a national treasure in his native Brazil; His Twitter account below announced the sad news.

A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje.

Amor, amor e amor, para sempre.
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Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.

Love, love and love, forever. pic.twitter.com/CP9syIdL3i
— Pelé (@Pele) December 29, 2022

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