The world of soccer has lost one of the greatest players to ever play the beautiful game. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known around the world as the legendary Brazilian player Pelé, has passed away at the age of 82.
Tributes have been pouring in from soccer players of today, government officials, and even the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Pelé Dies at 82
The announcement of Pelé's death was made on his social media accounts. The post made on his Instagram account can be viewed below:
More tributes from soccer players and clubs can be seen below:
Tributes from Outside of Soccer
Tributes have also been paid from those outside the world of soccer, including fellow athletes as well as celebrities and politicians.
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