Tributes poured in Thursday for Brazilian soccer legend Pelé following his death at the age of 82.
In an Instagram post, Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo wrote that"a mere 'goodbye' to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that the entire football world is currently embracing. An inspiration to so many millions, a reference yesterday, today and forever.
Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, won three World Cups with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and was dubbed"The King" of soccer. The Brazil national team wrote on Instagram following his death that"Pelé has shown us that there is always a new way."
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