"Farewell, King" - From Narendra Modi to Sachin Tendulkar, how India paid tribute to the legendary Pele!
Considered one of the greatest players to play the game, if not the greatest, Pele has been a highly revered name who transcended football.
Pele was truly a global icon. The news of the Brazilian legend's death on Thursday has brought sorrow upon the innumerable fans of the beautiful game.
The three-time World Cup winner had been battling health issues in recent years. He had been in a hospital in the last few weeks and his death was confirmed by his Kely Nascimento.
Many Indian celebrities and personalities, from Rahul Gandhi to AR Rahman, have already shared their tribute to the great man who had visited India twice, in 1977 and 2015.
Football has lost one of its greatest ambassadors. Pele was amongst the rare breed of sportsmen - legend both on and off the field.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 30, 2022
My condolences to his family and fans across the world. pic.twitter.com/MXYaa2u5Ye
RIP the King Pele pic.twitter.com/q9wJarzP8Q
— I M Vijayan (@IMVijayan1) December 30, 2022
Goodbye Legend! You and your game will be missed always. Heartfelt condolences to family, friends and fans. #RestInPeace #Pele pic.twitter.com/fXVRJaoYuu
— Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) December 30, 2022
A great loss to not just football but to the whole world of sports. There will never be another!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 30, 2022
Your legacy will live on forever.
Rest in Peace Pele! ♥️ ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Nv0CFQVEpf
Rest in Peace LEGEND. @Pele pic.twitter.com/vArA3mYx4n
— M C Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) December 30, 2022
A Magician on the field and one of the greatest sportspersons to have graced the planet. Heartfelt condolences to his family and well wishers all around the world. #Pele pic.twitter.com/FVemHsZ5FB
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 29, 2022
Rest in peace legend 🌺🌹🤲🏼🙏#pele I dedicate this song …honouring your legacy https://t.co/vOTIf1BJQy
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 29, 2022
Deeply saddened as the world mourns and bids a tearful adieu to the Eternal King, the legendary Pele today. He dazzled the world with his skills and rose from the ground to capture our hearts. Obrigada Sir Pele for teaching us the true spirit of sports! May your soul find peace!
— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) December 30, 2022
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.🙏 #RipLegend #OmShanti #Pele pic.twitter.com/Uam4CZK0cr
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 30, 2022
#Pele was not just the #TheKing of Football, but also, unarguably, one of the most influential personalities of the 20th century who inspired millions. The #BlackPearl will always remain an icon of the game in every sense.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 30, 2022
He leaves behind an unforgettable legacy. pic.twitter.com/AxgsmRbXGl
A true legend of the game . Rest In Peace to the greatest of all. #Pele pic.twitter.com/rTH8STBZVF
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) December 29, 2022
Adieu, #Pele. It has been a pleasure to witness the many sublime moments he has created for football fans around the world. This game was made more enjoyable by the grace, resolve, and pleasing spirit with which he played. Joining the grief of football lovers around the globe. pic.twitter.com/EPkBU7uMLF
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) December 30, 2022
I join the rest of the world in grieving for the Football Legend Pele. He was synonymous with the sport that the world continues to be enamoured with. May the Legend’s soul find eternal peace. Wherever football is played, your mention will always come pic.twitter.com/HLckioVuVY
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 30, 2022
Thank you for making all of us love the beautiful game of football. Rest in Peace Legend. Heartfelt condolences to his family and well wishers around the world.#Pele pic.twitter.com/lJEdlWAqKU
— Mammootty (@mammukka) December 30, 2022
Irreplaceable loss to the sporting world.The heartbeat of football. A magician who mesmerized and inspired generations!
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 30, 2022
A proper Legend #Pele 💔 RIP King pic.twitter.com/7RRQcwGS1k
The world will be poorer with the loss of this great human being. RIP 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/aNoGZFJjnw
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) December 30, 2022
End of an Era. Some sportspersons leave a mark which inspires generations. The great Pele’s legacy and achievements will be cherished by many generations to come. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.#Pele pic.twitter.com/mJNnyphLG0
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 29, 2022
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