Pelé died aged 82, his agent said, quoted by the Associated Press, and there are already several reactions to the death of the Brazilian star. One of the first to react was Cristiano Ronaldo.
“My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A mere 'goodbye' to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that currently embraces the entire world of football", said the Portuguese international on social networks.
Cristiano Ronaldo recalled the mutual affection between the two and stated that Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, will never be forgotten.
“An inspiration for so many millions, a reference from yesterday, today, forever. The affection he always showed for me was reciprocal in every moment we shared, even from a distance. He will never be forgotten and his memory will last forever”, he stressed.