Pele Death: Pele Passes Away – One of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele breathed his last in the late hours of Thursday. The three-time FIFA World Cup winner had a long battle with illness before his death. The Brazilian legend had been in intensive care for the past couple of months, even spending Christmas in a hospital in Sao Paulo. Tributes have since flown in, with several Indian cricket stars paying their condolences. Follow LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN
Pele Death: Indian cricket fraternity mourns loss of Brazilian legend Pele, Jasprit Bumrah, Laxman, Sehwag pay Homage to FALLEN KING – Check out
Indian cricketers, former and current alike, paid their respects to Pele, who breathed his last on Thursday. The Brazilian football legend succumbed to his prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 82. Arguably the greatest of all time, Pele leaves behind an unmatched legacy having won three World Cup titles with Brazil.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, and Virender Sehwag were amongst the first to pay their homage to the fallen king. Sehwag dubbed the late Brazilian among the greatest sportspersons to have ever graced the planet.
RIP #Pele Sir 🙏🙏 Condolences to family, friends , All the fans pic.twitter.com/6qGD9B6Vv6
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 29, 2022
India speedster Jasprit Bumrah also chimed in with his tribute. The Mumbai Indian star, wrote ‘RIP Pele. An inspiration around the world, a global icon, a legend.’
RIP Pele. An inspiration around the world, a global icon, a legend 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iHlVzBB7j4
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) December 29, 2022
VVS Laxman wrote that Pele’s achievements will be cherished by generations to come.
End of an Era. Some sportspersons leave a mark which inspires generations. The great Pele’s legacy and achievements will be cherished by many generations to come. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.#Pele pic.twitter.com/mJNnyphLG0
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 29, 2022
A Magician on the field and one of the greatest sportspersons to have graced the planet. Heartfelt condolences to his family and well wishers all around the world. #Pele pic.twitter.com/FVemHsZ5FB
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 29, 2022
