Th death of Pele has saddened the football world - who have been paying tribute to the legendary superstar.
The Brazilian icon died aged 82 in Sao Paulo on Thursday, sparking an outpouring of emotion from current players and former professionals as they honoured one of the greatest to ever play the Beautiful Game.
Gabriel Martinelli said: "No Brazilian player, not one, grew up without thinking of you, without listening to your stories, your legacy. Each yellow shirt represents a lot of you, each club when it hires a Brazilian wants a little bit of Pelé. I hope I can pass some of your magic forward. Thank you King. You are in our hearts. Rest In Peace.
Nenhum jogador brasileiro, nenhum, cresceu sem pensar em você, sem ouvir suas histórias, seu legado. Cada camisa amarela, representa muito de você, cada clube quando contrata um brasileiro quer um pouco do Pelé. Espero poder passar um pouco da sua magia pra frente. pic.twitter.com/74cP0hUtN7
— Gabriel Martinelli (@gabimartinelli) December 30, 2022
Fellow Brazilian Gabriel Jesus added: "Rest in peace, King. Your legacy is eternal!"
Descanse em paz, Rei. Seu legado é eterno! pic.twitter.com/TtcNapMLbG
— Gabriel Jesus (@gabrieljesus9) December 29, 2022
While, Arsenal issued a statment saying: "We are truly saddened to hear the news of Pele’s passing. As a club, we had the privilege of hosting Pele in 1981, at Highbury. A memory we will always cherish. Our thoughts, along with entire football community are with Pele's loved ones today."
We are truly saddened to hear the news of Pele’s passing. As a club, we had the privilege of hosting Pele in 1981, at Highbury. A memory we will always cherish.Our thoughts, along with entire football community are with Pele's loved ones today. pic.twitter.com/PZgWmXvSRh
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 29, 2022
— Layth (@laythy29) December 29, 2022