Brazilian football legend Pele was pronounced dead on Thursday, December 29, at the age of 82.
Pele passed away at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo following a long battle with cancer.
The news of his demise was made public through a message on his Twitter account.
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"Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever," the Tweet read.
World leaders including former USA President Barrack Obama joined the soccer fraternity to mourn and celebrate one of the greatest footballers of all time.
“Pelé was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. And as one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, he understood the power of sports to bring people together. Our thoughts are with his family and everyone who loved and admired him,” Barrack Obama’s tweet read.
US President Joe Biden also remembered the footballer highlighting his growth from a humble background.
“For a sport that brings the world together like no other, Pelé’s rise from humble beginnings to soccer legend is a story of what is possible.
“Today, Jill and I's thoughts are with his family and all those who loved him,’ Joe Biden’s Tweet read.
France President Emmanuel Macron described Pele as ‘The game. King. Eternity’.
Kenya's president William Ruto also joined other world leaders in mourning the footballer noting that the Brazilian legacy extends beyond the pitch.
“His legacy extends beyond the soccer pitch, the goals he scored and all his other exploits beyond soccer itself where his charisma and talent made wonderful things possible to authentic global leadership of a unique, talismanic kind.
“May his soul rest in peace,” part of William Ruto’s Tweet read.
Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga described Pele as the force behind the change in football.
“He deserves credit for the entertaining matches we've come to expect.
“In many ways, he was the best and a pioneer. He'll be dearly missed. Pele, Rest in Peace,” Raila Odinga’s Tweet read.
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