Not so long ago soccer fans were celebrating the history FIFA World Cup 2022 where Lionel Messi won the first World Cup in his illustrious career. However, soccer fans including UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov were left devastated after the saddening loss of Brazilian legend, Pele.
One of the most renowned sports figures in history, Pele, passed away at 82 after his long battle with health problems. Pele was undergoing treatment for colon cancer since 2021.
The soccer legend was hospitalized last month with multiple ailments at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital. Reportedly, he passed away due to multiple organ failures.
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
To honor the legend of the sport, a funeral has been planned for Monday where his casket will be carried through the streets of Santos. Pele started his career at a young age in Santos.
“Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today. Love, Love, and Love, forever,” Pele’s social media account stated after the soccer legend passed away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to the tragic news about Pele
Former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagoemdov, is one of the biggest fans of soccer. Playing soccer with Team Khabib has always been an integral part of his training camps. He even takes pride in being the best soccer player on Team Khabib.
And it’s needless to say that Khabib Nurmagomedov is heartbroken after the tragic death of Pele. The UFC legend shared a post of Mike Tyson on his Instagram honoring Pele’s death.
Mike Tyson posted a picture of him meeting Pele when he was only 21 years old. Tyson also penned a heartwarming statement for the soccer legend.
“I was 21 years old living the dream meeting one of the greats. He was a warm kind man without a bad thing to say about anyone. Rest in Peace,” Tyson stated.
Besides Khabib and Mike Tyson, many soccer stars such as Neymar Jr and FIFA World Cup 2022’s hero Kylian Mbappe also reacted to the tragic news.
French soccer star Kylian Mbappe stated: “The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten. RIP KING”
Cristiano Ronaldo also sent a heartwarming message after the tragic loss for the soccer world and stated: “My deep condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento.”
After an iconic World Cup, this is certainly a devastating way for soccer fans to end 2022.
RIP King Pele