Pele Death: Indian Football LAMENTS loss of Brazilian legend Pele following his demise at 82, relives memories of 1977- Check Reactions

Pele Death: As the Brazilian legend Pele breathed his last losing his battle to prolonged colon cancer, it came crashing on the football fraternity. While Pele might have left the mortal world, his achievements shall keep him immortalized forever. Indians have always felt a special love for the legend and have never been shy to show it. As the world mourns the death of the icon, the Indian football fraternity lamented over the loss as well as they paid their gratitude. Follow Football Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.

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Pele Death: Indian Football LAMENTS loss of Brazilian legend Pele following his demise at 82, relives memories of 1977- Check Reactions

Pele was adored throughout the world, and India was no exception. With his first visit to India occurring in 1977, the Brazilian has a lengthy history with the nation. ” We mourn the loss of Brazilian footballing legend #Pele. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult hour 🙏 ” the tweet from the official twitter handle of the Indian Football Team read.

We mourn the loss of Brazilian footballing legend #Pele. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult hour 🙏

📸 The Hindu#RIP 💐 pic.twitter.com/mxIyOADLzq

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) December 29, 2022

Pele Death: Indian Football LAMENTS loss of Brazilian legend Pele following his demise at 82, relives memories of 1977- Check Reactions

ATK Mohungan and Mohun Bagan AC also took to twitter to share their consoles. Mohun Bgan AC has connection to Pele which dates back to 1977 when the player played a friendly against them for Cosmos FC.

“Rest in peace, Pele. We send our deepest condolences to his family and all those close to him following his sad passing. We had the privilege of hosting the King of Football in 1977, at Eden Gardens — a memory we will always cherish.” the tweet from ATK Mohun Bgan read.

Rest in peace, Pele.

We send our deepest condolences to his family and all those close to him following his sad passing.

We had the privilege of hosting the King of Football in 1977, at Eden Gardens — a memory we will always cherish. pic.twitter.com/pxNizvvXLb

— ATK Mohun Bagan FC (@atkmohunbaganfc) December 29, 2022

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He was competing at the time for the New York Cosmos club and faced Mohun Bagan in a friendly match. Match score: 2-2. The Eden Gardens were filled for the game. While Carlos Alberto Torres scored the game’s first goal in the 17th minute with 75,000 spectators watching the King of Football, Pele assisted on the goal.

Pele Death: Indian Football LAMENTS loss of Brazilian legend Pele following his demise at 82, relives memories of 1977- Check Reactions

Kerala Blasters also took to their socials to share their thought and condolences, “A true embodiment of ‘Jogo Bonito’, thank you for everything you’ve given to the beautiful game. Rest in Peace, Pelé 🙏” the tweet read.

A true embodiment of ‘Jogo Bonito’, thank you for everything you’ve given to the beautiful game.

Rest in Peace, Pelé 🙏 pic.twitter.com/CEBAtVH5Gq

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) December 29, 2022

pele had most recently visited India as well back in 2015 when he came to stay on a 3-day tour 38 years after 1977. He was presented with the official jersey of formerly Atletico de Kolkata by the likes of Saurav Ganguly and Sanjeev Goenka.

The illustrious Brazilian footballer proposed a remedy to save Indian football from its current predicament, stating that the sport should be incorporated into local children’s upbringing while also ensuring that talented players receive the most exposure abroad. In fact, his 75th birthday was celebrated at the same time.

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