Famous football players and representatives of other sports reacted to the news of the death of the King of Football Pele.

Brazilian footballer suffered from cancer and died in hospital.

Most of the sports world has already expressed its condolences to the Pele family via social networks..

A statement from his family members appeared on the King of Football's Instagram page:.

" In his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his athletic genius, stopped war, carried out community service around the world, and spread what he believed was the cure for all our problems: love..

His message today becomes a legacy for future generations. Love, love and more love, forever"

Parting words were also found by many of Pele's compatriots, who are the current stars of the Brazilian national team.. Among them, Neymar spoke:.

" He changed everything. He turned this game into art, into entertainment. He gave the vote to the poor, the blacks, and most importantly, he showed the world Brazil. Football and Brazil have risen in importance forever thanks to the king. He's gone, but his magic remains. Pele is forever!

" Simply the greatest athlete of all time, the benchmark for all generations. God bless you, king,"

" ingenious. Technical. creative. unsurpassed. He leaves us today without leaving the top. One such king of football. Greatest Player of All Time. Sadness from parting mixed with great pride from such a story. Your legacy goes beyond generations. You will live on. Thank you Pele,"

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to the death of a football player:.

“Just saying goodbye to the eternal king Pele will not be enough to express the pain that is engulfing the entire football world right now..

He was an inspiration to millions, an example to all yesterday, today and always.. Our affection even at a distance was mutual.

He will never be forgotten, his memory will live forever in each of us football fans.. Rest in peace King Pele"

" Condolences to the whole family, rest in peace,"

" The most divine of all football players and the most joyful of men. He was demonstrating a game that only a select few came close to.. Pele lifted the most coveted golden trophy three times in a beautiful yellow T-shirt. Even if he left us, he will always have football immortality. Rest in peace,"

Farewell to the Brazilian football icon and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton:.

" Thank you for sharing your talent, genius and love with us.. Pele's legacy will always inspire us."

Pele is the best athlete of the 20th century according to the International Olympic Committee, as well as the best football player of the last century according to FIFA.. He is the only football player in history who during his playing career became the world champion three times (1958, 1962, 1970).

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Recall that in the summer, Pele appealed to Putin with a call to stop the military invasion of Ukraine..