Legendary footballer Pele passed away

Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. His daughter Kelly Nascimento informed him about his death on social media. Pele was battling stomach cancer. He was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo on 29 November.
He was treated through chemotherapy. But, they were not getting any benefit. After this chemotherapy was stopped and he was given medicines to reduce pain. He also had kidney and cardiac dysfunction.
Pele's daughter Kelly wrote on Instagram, 'Whatever we are, it is because of you. we love you a lot. Rest in Peace. On 25 December the family celebrated Christmas with Pele in the hospital.
Pele was admitted to the hospital for a routine checkup, but gradually his condition started deteriorating and the hospital declared him brought dead. Pele had cancer and heart problems. Chemotherapy was also not affecting him in the treatment of cancer. Due to this the doctor also expressed concern. His colon tumour was removed in September 2021. After which he was given chemotherapy.
Pele had been admitted to the hospital several times before for checkups. Recently, at the beginning of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Pele posted a photo on his Instagram handle. He thanked the fans for supporting him.
Pele's real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Nick's names are also Dico, Pele and The Black Pearl. Pele was born on 23 October 1940 in Brazil. He has three wives. But there have been disputes about how many children there are. Pele himself has said in an interview that he does not even remember how many children he has. However, the names of 7 children of Pele appear in official records.
His first marriage took place in 1966 and got divorced in 1982. The name of the first wife was Rose Marie Dos Reis. He had three children. Pele married for the second time in 1994 and got divorced in 2008. The name of the second wife was Esyria Lemos Sixx. He did his third marriage in 2016. Wife's name is Marcia Oakey. Now she lives with Pele.
Pele was one of the greatest football players ever. He led Brazil to three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He played 4 World Cups. Of these, the team won the title three times. He retired from the Brazil National Team in 1971.
Pele has won the FIFA World Cup title three times. He is the only player in the world to do so. He played a total of 4 World Cups. Three of them won. He is the only player to win three World Cups. He retired from the Brazil National Team in 1971.
Pele played 92 matches in his career and scored 78 goals. Neymar is the second-highest goalscorer for Brazil after him. Neymar scored 77 goals.
Pele won his first World Cup in 1958. Pelé was only 17 years and 239 days old when he scored his first goal in the FIFA World Cup during Brazil's quarter-final match against Wales in the 1958 World Cup. After this, he became the youngest player to score in the FIFA World Cup tournament. He also scored a hat-trick against France in the semi-finals of the World Cup at the age of 17 years and 244 days. Along with this, he also became the youngest player to score a hat trick. He also scored a goal in the final and won the World Cup against Brazil. Interestingly, Pele is the only player in the world to score in the World Cup before the age of 18.
Ronaldo - Portugal's legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo posted a picture of himself receiving the award from Pele on Instagram and wrote: "My deepest condolences to all Brazilians and especially to the family of Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Just saying goodbye won't be enough. Pele was, is and will be an inspiration to millions. He will never be forgotten by any football lover in the world. Rest in peace, King Pele."
Neymar - Brazilian footballer Neymar equalled Pele's international goals (77) in the Qatar World Cup. He paid tribute to Pele via Instagram. He wrote that before Pele, 10 was just a number, but now it is like a title. Pele has changed football. He has made football artistic and entertaining. Pele has given a voice to the poor blacks. Pele may be gone but he has left his magic behind in the world. Pele will live forever.
Messi - Argentina's World Cup winner Lionel Messi posted his picture with Pele on Instagram and wrote: Rest in peace, Pele.
Obama- Former US President Barack Obama paid tribute to Pele. He wrote on Twitter that Pele was one of the greatest football players ever. Also the best athlete in the world. He taught people to unite through sports. Our sympathies are with his family.