Tributes pour in: 'Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele'
Updated On: 30 December, 2022 10:18 AM IST | Sao Paulo | IANS
The Three Lions posted a throwback picture of a bromantic moment between a shirtless Pele and an equally shirtless George Best tweeted: "One of the greatest to have graced the beautiful game. Farewell, Pele. You will never be forgotten"
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In this file photo taken on June 21, 1970 Brazilian midfielder Pelé (L) dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final in Mexico City. Pic/AFP
In a moving tribute to the man who made football 'the beautiful game', his family put out a message that summed up his life on his official Twitter handle on Thursday morning local time, announcing his death.
"Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever."
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