Pele, an 82-year-old Brazilian football legend, and World Cup winner is dead

Pelé Dead - The Brazilian virtuoso, 82, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. He was regarded as one of football's most outstanding players due to his skill and athleticism. After having a colon tumor removed in 2021, Pelé was readmitted to Albert Einstein hospital amid deteriorating health conditions in December. Upon his death at 3.27 pm local time on Thursday, the hospital confirmed "our dear King of Football" died due to multiple organ failures caused by the progression of colon cancer associated with his previous medical condition. "Inspiration and love marked King Pelé's journey, which ended peacefully today," the official Instagram page of Pelé said. As well as enthralling the world with his sports genius, Edson stopped a war, performed social works worldwide, and spread the love he believed would cure all our problems. His message today will benefit future generations, so "Love, love, love, forever."

Cause of Pelé's death

According to Pelé, after receiving end-of-life care, he felt "strong, with a lot of hope" in a social media post published on 3 December. According to a hospital statement on 21 December, Pelé needs additional care due to renal and cardiac dysfunctions as his colon cancer has progressed. Family members gathered at the hospital to celebrate Christmas with him, according to posts made by his daughter Kely Nascimento on social media. Throughout his 14-year international career, Brazil's joint record scorer scored 77 goals in 92 appearances for his country while winning three World Cups in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Only three players have scored in four World Cup tournaments, Pelé, nicknamed the Black Pearl and the King. His record is 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, more than twice as many as his nearest rival by the time he retired in 1977.

How he became very famous in Soccer?

In his canary yellow No 10 shirt, he became an icon of Soccer, leading a beguiling team that included Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, Gérson, Torino, and Rivelino during the 1970 FIFA World Cup. According to World Soccer, Brazil's 1970 World Cup winners were "more than a team" because Pelé, their figurehead, and inspiration, was more than a team. In honor of the man who rose from childhood poverty to become a legend, the arch at Wembley Stadium was lit in the colors of Brazil. In 1940, Edson Arantes do Nascimento made his international debut at 15 after beginning his professional career at 15. One of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people, he made a significant impact on society of the 20th century in 1999 after he won the Ballon d'Or and was voted player of the century 1999.

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Dilma Rousseff's condolence message

As a soccer star, Pelé gained audiences with popes and heads of state. His allure was so great that Pelé was one of the few footballers recognized by the American public in the 1970s when the New York Cosmos sought a marquee name to launch a soccer assault on America. During his struggle to cope with life on the road in November 2012, Pelé underwent hip surgery. Also, after having some kidney stones removed, he suffered a urinary infection. There has never been a king so loved by the Brazilian people and the people of the world as you were. Dilma Rousseff, a former Brazilian president, wrote to him in English: "Thank you for adding joy to our lives.

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