Manchester United players have paid tribute following the death of footballing icon Pele.
The Brazilian is regarded as potentially the best footballer to have ever graced the game and is the reason so many players fell in love with the sport – a trailblazer.
He is the only player to have won a record three World Cups whilst representing Brazil, with his first one coming at the age of 17.
Pele scored over 1,000 goals in his career and his flair, dribbling and athleticism were second to none. Even without his exceptional striking ability, what he could do on the pitch was remarkable, take a look below:
Mesmo quando não há nenhum dos seus mais de mil gols, Pelé também deixa claro por que foi o maior jogador da história. O Rei do Futebol. pic.twitter.com/EGOGEEhMgE
— Táticas de Futebol (@taticasfut) December 29, 2022
It was confirmed yesterday that the former striker had passed away at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer.
Since then, past and present players have joined together to pay their respects to a revolutionary icon that will be missed greatly.
Reds pay tribute
Here’s what our current Reds had to say:
Rest in peace Pele, one of the greatest ever. What a role model on and off the pitch. Winner of 3 World Cups, unbelievable 🙏🏼❤️🇧🇷 #pele pic.twitter.com/PErVqkERuF
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) December 29, 2022
O maior de todos! O Rei, a inspiração, o exemplo, o único, o ETERNO!! 👑 @Pele pic.twitter.com/rm8ptubPC2
— Antony Santos (@antony00) December 29, 2022
Antony: “The biggest of all! The King, the inspiration, the example, the only one, the ETERNAL!!”
Muito mais que um ídolo do futebol. Simplesmente o maior atleta de todos os tempos. Referência máxima para todas as gerações. Que Deus te receba em paz, Rei! 🤴🏿❤️ pic.twitter.com/tHK4qVTfbs
— Fred Rodrigues (@Fred08oficial) December 29, 2022
Fred: “Much more than a football idol. Simply the greatest athlete of all time. Maximum reference for all generations. May God receive you in peace, King!”
Descanse em paz, Rei Pelé. Obrigado pela glória que você deu ao Brasil e ao futebol. Seu legado é eterno. ⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/ehn9Ouk4ht
— Casemiro (@Casemiro) December 29, 2022
Casemiro: “Rest in peace, King Pele. Thank you for the glory you gave to Brazil and football. Your legacy is eternal.”
Rest easy king 👑 pic.twitter.com/V1Qa1FsZYh
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) December 29, 2022
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) December 29, 2022
Raphael Varane: “RIP The King.”
