Thursday evening, Pelé died at the age of 82 from cancer that he had been dragging on for a long time. A shower of tributes has fallen since the announcement of the news. Christophe Galtier, the PSG coach, also had strong words when discussing the Brazilian legend.
After spending weeks in the hospital, Pele passed away Thursday evening at the age of 82. A huge loss for football which sees the only player to have won the World Cup three times. Since the news was broadcast, the tributes are linked.
“His legacy will never be forgotten”
Kylian Mbappé, who had had the opportunity to meet him, posted a message. ” His legacy will never be forgotten “wrote the attacker of the PSG. ” He is gone, but his magic will remain. Pelé is eternal! “, posted Neymar who was very close to the Brazilian legend.
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“He was loved by the whole world”
Present at a press conference this Friday, Christophe Galtier also paid tribute to him. ” The players talked about it as much as we have Brazilian players, Marquinhos and Neymar. He is a player who has marked world football. Although I never saw him play, he was a pioneer in the game and athletically. He accompanied all the generations and he will accompany the other generations for a long time to come, Such a record, such a quality of play… He was loved by the whole world “, recognizes the coach of the PSG in comments relayed by RMC Sports.
