Goa's football fraternity on Friday expressed grief over the death of Pele, the Brazilian king of soccer, saying he inspired the entire world of football. (More Football News)
Pele, wಌhose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died in Brazil on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.
Valanka Alemao, executive committee member of the All India Football Federation, said that Pele was a true inspiration and one 🦄of the greatest to ever play fo♈otball.
Alemao, who also heads ꧃the football club Churchil💯l Brothers, said that Pele was an inspiration to the entire world of football.
"He defined football, he was football. His legend shone in places where no one heard of football, but knew of him," she ౠsaid.
Alemao said, “We lost the biggest gem of football, b🍬ut his legacy will never be forgotten. Whenever we heard the n♑ame Pele, it only meant Football."
She added, “Our thoughts aꦑnd prayers are with his family. May his soul rest in peace💛."
Arjuna Award winner and for💝mer Indian🌳 footballer Bruno Coutinho said that the “king is no more”.
"There will be no another king. Pele was a 🔜legend and king of football," he said.
Coutinho said that ꦿthe news of Pele’s demise is “sad” but “we have to take itꦇ”.
Goa Sports Minister Govind Gaude said the football world has lost its favཧourite star in the demise of Pele.
“One cannot fill the void that is creat🦩ed with his demise. ꦗOur thoughts are with the family of this legend,” he said.
