Pele is remembered for his skill on the football field but also for transcending the sport and becoming one of the world's most famous people.
French president Emmanuel Macron said Pele's legacy would live forever, writing on Twitter:"The game. The king. Eternity."The government of Jair Bolsonaro, who finishes his term as Brazil's president on Sunday, said that Pele was"a great citizen and patriot, raising the name of Brazil wherever he went".
German footballing great Franz Beckenbauer said on Twitter:"Football lost the greatest in its history today - and I lost a unique friend.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerCristiano Ronaldo said on Instagram:"Unique. Cool. Technical. Creative. Perfect. One of a kind. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said:"Pele had a magnetic presence and, when you were with him, the rest of the world stopped.
England World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst said:"For me Pele remains the greatest of all time and I was proud to be on the the pitch with him. RIP Pele and thank you."
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