To mark the first anniversary of Pele‘s death, soccer fans around the world came together for a heartfelt tribute. Thousands honored the legendary figure whose impact transcended the expectations of anyone and everyone. As fans reminisce about his impact on the beautiful game, it stands as a testament to his ever-lasting influence. Exactly one year ago, the fans received the shocking news of the icon’s death. Pele left for his heavenly abode on 29th December 2022, age 82, due to colon cancer. Now, a year later, the three-time World Cup winner remains in the minds of the young and old.
Fanbase reunites to pay its respects to Pele
The official Twitter handle of the FIFA World Cup paid tribute to the Brazilian legend. They posted a picture of Pele in his national colors and wrote, “One year since we said goodbye to a legend“. However, it did not take long for the fans to give their tributes. Here are a few of them.
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A fan paid tribute to his remarkable career by stating his staggering number of goals and the lasting impact he had.
1279 Career goals
Rest well legend 🕊️ https://t.co/nMRVFhcJnM— Shiishii President🦍 (@jeo_maxx) December 29, 2023
His foundation shared a heart-touching message on the day that will be sadly remembered. This message also reflects the enduring nature of his legacy, which transcends time and remains alive in the hearts and minds of fans worldwide, even in the absence of his physical presence.
Um ano sem Edson, pois o Pelé é Eterno. Sentimos sua falta todos os dias, Rei. 🤴🏿♾️
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One year without Edson, because King Pelé is Eternal. We miss you every day, King. 🤴🏿♾️ pic.twitter.com/h61EQ1kfS7— Pelé (@Pele) December 29, 2023
Heartbreaks all around while remembering his demise.
💔🕊️
— Mr.Blay🍥𝕏 (@SuroNipa_OmarhB) December 29, 2023
One fan remembered his significant journey to winning 3 World Cups with his national team, Brazil.
One year ago today, we lost one of football’s greatest players 🐐
Pelé remains the only footballer to win THREE World Cups 🏆🏆🏆
Forever in our hearts 🤍 pic.twitter.com/1oWQzD9GHc
— Borhan Kabir (@BorhanKobir11) December 29, 2023
A fan remembers him as a ‘complete player’, excelling in every fundamental aspect of the sport and some of its finer nuances due to his ‘2-footed’ ability.
Great tribute, since he left us, to O’Rei. I’ve always said. He’s the most complete player I’ve ever seen, with the fewest weaknesses to his game. 2- footed. Dribbling, passing, heading, tackling, freestyle skills, free-kicks/ penalties, goalscoring, playmaking. He did the lot!
— Johnathan Pacino (@johnathonpacino) December 29, 2023
One fan paid tribute to his legacy and echoed the thoughts of many fans remembering the sad day. His message emphasized that legends like Pele endure beyond their time, leaving an indelible mark on the world. Their legacy lives on, inspiring greatness and reminding us of them.
legends never die 🖤⚽
— † (@TheReal_yepe) December 29, 2023
While a fan bowed before him and called him the King, as he has been lovingly called by many.
I bow before you. world football legend…King..👑👑👑
— Comet Mã (@ymeophu) December 29, 2023
A fan explained that Pele’s influence on the sport transcends generations, as his remarkable skill, achievements, and spirit continue to inspire and keep everyone going.
Some of us didn’t watch you play but the football spirit keeps us all going.. keep resting legend.. pic.twitter.com/l27M6m3U04
— Seko Not Fofana ⚪🇨🇲 (@TalemSeko) December 29, 2023
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As the soccer world paid homage on his first death anniversary, his unparalleled skill, sportsmanship, and humanitarian spirit continued to resonate, showcasing that the legend of Pele lives on, not just in the annals of soccer history but in the hearts of those who continue to cherish his contributions to the beautiful game.
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