Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has described deceased soccer giant, Pele, as a reference forever.
Pele passed on on Thursday and many people have been paying him trubutes.
In an online statement on Thursday, Ronaldo noted: “My deep condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
“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.”
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The five-time Balon D’or winner added that the love Pele showed him will be reciprocated in every moment despite his demise.
“The love you always showed me was reciprocated in every moment we shared even from distance. He will never be forgotten and his memory will live forever in each and every one of us football lovers.
“Rest in peace King Pelé,” he wrote.
