Voetbalwereld rouwt om overlijden Pelé

De voetbalwereld is in rouw na het overlijden van de Braziliaanse voetballegende Pelé (82). Het was al langer bekend dat het niet goed ging met de drievoudig wereldkampioen en donderdagavond werd het onvermijdelijke nieuws helaas officieel gecommuniceerd. Clubs, (voormalig) spelers en journalisten reageren geschokt.

Een greep uit de Twitter-reacties:

A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje.

Amor, amor e amor, para sempre.
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Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.

Love, love and love, forever. pic.twitter.com/CP9syIdL3i
— Pelé (@Pele) December 29, 2022

REI PELÉ 👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/epP8zZHRYr
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) December 29, 2022

RIP legend. You made the game beautiful. You were an absolute superstar. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/SmuIF6Bb1d
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 29, 2022

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— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) December 29, 2022

Een 𝒐𝒅𝒆 van Jan Mulder aan Pelé 🕊️
'Je droomde erbij weg…' 🇧🇷💕#ZiggoSport pic.twitter.com/LhvYJ53OPL
— Ziggo Sport Voetbal (@ZS_Voetbal) December 29, 2022

Eterno. pic.twitter.com/N912VpCmVK
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) December 29, 2022

Manchester City are saddened to learn of the passing of Brazil legend Pelé, one of the all-time greats who did so much for the beautiful game. May he rest in peace 💙 pic.twitter.com/ufWoNWWcE9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 29, 2022

BBC Sport's @GaryLineker has paid tribute to Brazil great Pele, who has passed away this evening aged 82 🕊️

Our thoughts are with Pele's family and friends at this sad time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/u0jB31lWD8
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 29, 2022

Thanks for everything. 🤍🕊️ #Pele pic.twitter.com/EItF8tGNWN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 29, 2022

Sad day for the world of football.

Rest in peace, Pelé 🤍 pic.twitter.com/uVe6frAHO1
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) December 29, 2022

All Pelé’s 12 World Cup goals.

Plus a selection of World Cup assists that makes you scream for the perfect crafting of execution, the genius of invention, the beauty of the harmony pic.twitter.com/u9raJ966NO
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) December 29, 2022

We are deeply saddened to hear that football legend Pelé has passed away. May we pass on our sincerest condolences to his friends and family.

Rest in peace, O Rei. pic.twitter.com/KtnZMGuz7d
— AC Milan (@acmilan) December 29, 2022

Gracias por todo lo que le diste al mundo del fútbol. Rip legend 🙏⚽️ #Pelé pic.twitter.com/ttMaTnObfF
— Gabriel Batistuta (@GBatistutaOK) December 29, 2022

RIP to one of the greatest players of all time! #Pele 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/evpp19k0bH
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) December 29, 2022

We're extremely saddened to hear the passing of #Pele, one of the football's greatest icons.

His legacy and achievements will continue to be cherished by everyone around the world. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans…

Rest in peace, legend. pic.twitter.com/Q3PMaBUfVr
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) December 29, 2022

RIP #Pele 🙏🌹 pic.twitter.com/aGHHzOF0on
— Eredivisie (@eredivisie) 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