• Pelé went down in history as one of the greatest players
• The footballer has played for Santos for almost his entire career
• Pelé was the only three-time football world champion. He won with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970

Struggling with colon cancer, Pelé, 82, one of the best footballers in history, has been hospitalized since the end of November at the Albert Einstein Hospital.

A few days ago, it was reported that his health had deteriorated again. “The disease is progressing and the football legend also required more care in the treatment of kidney and heart failure,” it was reported.

The former football great had been battling bowel cancer for nearly two years. In early September 2021, he underwent surgery for a colon tumor. In addition to digestive issues, he had been suffering from hip issues for years.

The world bids farewell to a footballing legend

Statement from the Pelé family: “Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who passed away peacefully today. Love, love and love forever”

Statement from the Pelé family.

“Inspiration, love marked the journey of King Pelé, who died peacefully today. Love, love and love, forever.” pic.twitter.com/NR3osdkbch

— Fabrice Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 29, 2022

“A legend, an icon and a true master of the game who will be remembered forever. Rest in peace Pelé,” reads the Liverpool FC profile.

A legend, an icon and a true great of the game who will be remembered forever. Rest in peace, Pele. pic.twitter.com/I4UwAHmWkh

– Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 29, 2022

“A very sad day for football! A sports legend leaves us. Admired and loved,” wrote Iker Casillas.

Dia muy sad for football! Se nos va un mito de este deporte. Admirado and querido. DEP Pelé pic.twitter.com/ImCCxxqZn8

— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) December 29, 2022

“Football loses a king… All our hearts go out to those close to Pelé,” reads the France team profile.

Football loses its King… 👑
All not thought of those close to Pelé. pic.twitter.com/q1tPqxkAyi

– FFF (@FFF) December 29, 2022

“Thank you for the joy you have brought to football fans around the world,” Manchester United tweeted.

Rest in peace, Pele.

Thank you for the joy you have brought to football fans around the world ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ypo6NGxdqS

–Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 29, 2022

“One day I hope we can play football together in paradise,” Pelé said after Maradona’s death in 2020.

“One day I hope we can play football together in heaven” – message from Pelé after the death of Diego Maradona in 2020.

Good game, legends 🙏 pic.twitter.com/t0l88bpILD

— GOAL (@goal) December 29, 2022

Zbigniew Boniek also bid farewell to the legendary Brazilian.