Pelé, the king of football, died this Thursday (29) and it didn’t take long for people all over the world to mourn the departure of the former player, aged 82, who was diagnosed with a colon tumor in September last year. Admitted a month ago to Albert Einstein Hospital, São Paulo, Edson Arantes do Nascimento died of complications from the disease.
In Brazil, personalities from all areas paid tribute to Pelé. “I had the chance to work with him in the 1994 World Cup, in the United States”, recalled Fátima Bernardes. “I won’t forget the reverence of those who were in the Rose Bowl stadium when he arrived at the TV Globo broadcast booth. A pride to see a black Brazilian man so adored and so respected.”
“What a difficult year, how many friends have gone”, lamented director Boninho. “Today we lost our Pelé, his smile, the genius of the ball. The ball is sad today. Go friend, rest.”
“Pelé Eterno is not just the title of a biopic, but a definition of a legacy, of everything that this guy represents in history”, lamented actor Lúcio Mauro Filho. “Rest in peace King Pelé”, commented the musician Emicida.
The family has not yet released details about the wake, but a structure was set up in Vila Belmiro in recent days to host the vigil. The burial will take place in Santos.
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