Brazilian Legend And Three-Time World Cup Winner Pele Passes Away at 82
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele, the Brazilian football icon, dies at age 82. Pele, who became the face of the "beautiful game," was survived by his six children and his third wife, Marcia Aoki.
The Brazilian football star and the only player to achieve the remarkable feat of winning World Cups thrice passed away at 82. The International Olympic Committee named Pele the athlete of the century in 1999, while FIFA termed him the "Greatest Of All Time" in 2012.
The footballer is survived by his third wife, Marcia Aoki. SOURCE: Instagram Not to mention, Pele was the highest-paid athlete on his team. On Thursday, Kely Nascimento, Pele's daughter, confirmed his death through her Instagram handle. He was hospitalized for the last three months with multiple ailments, including colon cancer.
On Wednesday, the Hospital Israelita disclosed that Pele's cancer had progressed. An announcement on his organization's website read," Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today."
Pelé has fathered at least seven children with different women. SOURCE: Instagram "On his journey, Edson enchanted the world wit 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 the problems: love. His message today becomes a legacy for future generations," the page added.
The legendary footballer was fighting with his health-related issues for over a year. The three times WC winner made his first mark in professional soccer as a teenager., Pele had considered his retirement from international play but came back in 1970 to win the cup again.
Pelé was seventeen when he won his first World Cup. SOURCE: Instagram During his decade-long career, Pele scored over 1,000 goals, eventually earning him a Guinness World Record. For a Brazilian club, Santos he scored 643 goals, taking the club to massive achievements such as the intercontinental Cup and Copa Libertadores in 1962 and 1963.
Also, Kely shared a snap on her Instagram of what's probably Pele's family hand on his body in the hospital with the caption that reads," Everything we are is thank to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in Peace."
Watch the video of Pele, who died at 82.
The upcoming Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, via Twitter, paid respect to Pele," few Brazilians took the name of our country as far as he did." The football world flooded the tribute via social media following the announcement of his death.
The French striker Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain said, "Pele's legacy will never be forgotten." Earlier this month, Mbappe scored three goals in the 2022 World Cup final. On Monday, Pele's body will be transferred to the stadium. His coffin will be resting in the middle of the football pitch.
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