Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has identified a unique legacy of Pele beyond being a prolific scorer.
Blatter said the soccer hero celebrated the game like no other person has done.
Pele died at 82 on Thursday.
Blatter, 86, who led world football’s governing body from 1998 to 2015, said he was “immensely sad” to learn of Pele’s death.
“Very sad news: Pele has left us,” the Swiss former football administrator wrote on Twitter.
“The world mourns the greatest footballer in history and a wonderful personality. He celebrated the game like no other.
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“Dear Pele, I am immensely sad and honour you and your life’s work. My sincere condolences to your family and friends.”
Pele is the only footballer in history to have won three World Cups — in 1958, 1962 and 1970.
