Ronaldo, Messi, Obama, and others React to the Death of Brazil’s Legend Pele

Pelé was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. And as one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, he understood the power of sports to bring people together. Our thoughts are with his family and everyone who loved and admired him. pic.twitter.com/urGRDePaPv

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2022

A Sporting Legend.

Rest in Peace King Pele ?️ pic.twitter.com/AmehPBOR30

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) December 29, 2022

Rest in peace Pele, one of the greatest ever. What a role model on and off the pitch. Winner of 3 World Cups, unbelievable ??❤️?? #pele pic.twitter.com/PErVqkERuF

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) December 29, 2022

Farewell to the King. The master of the beautiful game.

Rest in peace, Pelé. ? pic.twitter.com/Cd7xccxX9B

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 29, 2022

"For everyone who loves the beautiful game, this is the day we never wanted to come. The day we lost Pelé."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pays tribute to Pelé:

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) December 29, 2022

For a sport that brings the world together like no other, Pelé’s rise from humble beginnings to soccer legend is a story of what is possible.
 
Today, Jill and I's thoughts are with his family and all those who loved him. pic.twitter.com/EkDDkqQgLo

— President Biden (@POTUS) December 29, 2022