Brazil’s greatest footballer ever to play the game, Pelé (82) breathed his last in Sao Paulo on Thursday
The soccer legend, who was hospitalised due to a lung infection, suffered multiple organ failures at the Albert Einstein hospital
Several Indian politicians and celebrities, including stars from the film industry and sports sphere, who were left devastated by the news, are taking turns on the internet to pour in tributes to the legendary footballer
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted: “Rest in peace, King #Pele. Thank you for inspiring generations of footballers around the world”
“A great loss to not just to football but to the whole world of sports. There will never be another! Your legacy will live on forever. Rest in Peace Pele (sic),” Sachin Tendulkar tweeted
“Dearest Pele! You and your game, and the way you played it, will always be #GameChanger for millions of people all the world. Whether they played football or not. Thank you for your inspiring life,” actor Anupam Kher tweeted
Pelé, who made his international debut against Australia in 1972, scored 77 goals for Brazil in 92 international matches
A three-time member of Brazil’s World Cup winning squad, Pelé became the youngest World Cup winner (17) when his team won the world cup in 1958