'The greatest of all time' - Ronaldo leads Pele tributes

Stephen.

The former England defender is on the radio.

He moved the game forward and made it more of a worldwide appeal.

As a football fan, you want to watch clips of him and see what he can do with a football, as I wasn't fortunate to see him play, but as a player, you want to see what he can do with a football. He was the first to showcase his skills when he watched all the skills on show.

People want to wear the number 10 because of him.

When he was 17 years old, he helped Brazil win the World Cup for the first time.

He scored three times in the semi-final against France.

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One of the most brilliant pieces of skill I have ever seen on a football pitch is the dummy that James refers to.

I think he's going to score after outfoxing the goalkeeper, but I forget that he shoots wide after that.

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SMS Message: I remember watching his dummy v Uruguay in 1970. He was so good that in probably the greatest bit of skill I've ever seen, he didn't even touch the ball. from James

I remember watching his dummy v Uruguay in 1970. He was so good that in probably the greatest bit of skill I've ever seen, he didn't even touch the ball.

SMS Message: RIP Pele. Very few people in the world do you automatically think of a person's name when a country is mentioned. Let alone it being a country like Brazil which shows how legendary his name is. from Martin

RIP Pele. Very few people in the world do you automatically think of a person's name when a country is mentioned. Let alone it being a country like Brazil which shows how legendary his name is.

SMS Message: What can I say? He was symbol of many things. Football, Brazil, an inspiration to anyone coming from a poor background. This is a sad day indeed for football lovers. RIP King. Always in our hearts. from Olly

What can I say? He was symbol of many things. Football, Brazil, an inspiration to anyone coming from a poor background. This is a sad day indeed for football lovers. RIP King. Always in our hearts.

Fernando Duarte is a journalist from Brazil.

He was a Brazilian for a long time. He was an immediate reference when you thought of a reference to the country.

After I said where I was from, Pele would come up immediately.

It will be difficult to replace him, he was the first Brazilian Superstar. Everyone is going to be proud of what he did.

It's similar to the Dr Seuss quote: "Be glad it happened, don't be sad it's over!"

Fernando Duarte is a journalist from Brazil.

The simple man was aware of his role as an ambassador and diplomat for the game.

He was proud of his legacy but not like a celebrity.

He was always very unguarded. He would say something out of context and the press would eat it.

One of my favorites is an article by Fernando Duarte about his time with the great man.

I would wonder what had just happened after our paths crossed. It was like being in the presence of a happy Avenger.

Here, you can read it.

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If you are joining for the first time today, we want to remember the life of Brazil's greatest football player, who died at the age of 22.

The only player to have won the World Cup on three different occasions is the greatest footballer of all time, and that's why he's considered to be.

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In a World Cup final, you don't chest the ball in mid-air and then volley it in the corner. He was just 17 years old. It's amazing.

When I visited my grandfather in Brazil in the 1970s, I met a man I'll never forget. True gent, proud moment.

Steven was sad to hear about the death of one of the greatest athletes of all time. The person that made the game beautiful was called the king.

The death of Brazil's greatest soccer player, known as "Pelle", at the age of 22 has caused a worldwide reaction.

Will Smith paid tribute to King Pele, saying he was the greatest to ever do it.

The originator of the GOAT, and an inspiration to generations of football players and fans, was the Brazilian.

The best footballer I ever played against was the greatest player of all time, according to SirGeoff.

I was proud to be on the pitch with the greatest player of all time, and that's me. Thank you for your kindness, I am sad.

Alan Mullery, a former England player, said that he was the greatest of the greatest.

On his social media accounts, Portugal'sRonaldo said that he was an inspiration to so many millions of people.

The pain that is afflicting the whole of the football world is not enough to say goodbye to the eternal King.

Even from afar, the love you showed me was reciprocated.

Every one of us will have his memory. Rest in peace, King Pel.

Here, you can read more about the man known as "Elo".

Tim Vickery is a journalist from South America.

The story of being a nine-year-old child and watching his father cry as he listened to the radio was a wonderful one.

He reassured his dad that he was going to fix it.

He did it all within 20 years.

The spiritual home of the beautiful game was established by Brazil and their three World Cup victories.

The World Cup was established as an event where we all want to watch football for four weeks every four years.

The World Cup is the house built by the Brazilian.

He spent his last days on Earth while the World Cup was taking place. The world of football could send a message of love and respect to him, and I think that's something he appreciated.

Mexico 1970 was an explosion of colour, and no side had a better color scheme than Brazil.

In a tournament televised live and in full technicolour for the first time to a global audience who only a year earlier had witnessed NeilArmstrong set foot on the moon, the balletic movement and skill of those clad in bright yellow and blue was an apt giant leap into the audience.

Theirs was a football that was beholden to attack because of their independence and intelligence as well as their ability.

With so many number 10s, Zagallo found a way to accommodate them all, with Jairzinho and Rivellino operating in versatile wide roles, Tostao as a false nine and Gerson playing deeper in the middle.

At the center of it all was Pele, who was a magnet for the ball on the field and for eyeballs off it, his every forward run simmering with intent and possibility.

His game had always centered on control, pace, power and vision, but here they combined in perfect sync with his evolution as a player.

In 1960's he was raw, in 1960's he was injured, in 1960's he was hampered, and in 1970 he was free and focused. This was flawless and he was amazing.

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Gary Lineker remembers a time when he was a fan of Brazil's World Cup winning hero, Pele.

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SMS Message: Simply the best…… I was lucky enough to be in Mexico 1970 as a 21 year old who had saved up to go to the World Cup after watching England win in 1966. from Dave

Simply the best…… I was lucky enough to be in Mexico 1970 as a 21 year old who had saved up to go to the World Cup after watching England win in 1966.

SMS Message: What a loss with Pele leaving us. Best footballer ever and a great ambassador for the game. Rest in peace. from Chris

What a loss with Pele leaving us. Best footballer ever and a great ambassador for the game. Rest in peace.

SMS Message: We all wanted to be Pele on the school grounds and Pele is always referred to when you see something great on a football field or anywhere for that matter. The icon has sadly gone but his legend will live on for eternity. from Graham

We all wanted to be Pele on the school grounds and Pele is always referred to when you see something great on a football field or anywhere for that matter. The icon has sadly gone but his legend will live on for eternity.

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US President Joe Biden paid tribute to the late footballing great, tweeting: "For a sport that brings the world together like no other, Pele's rise from humble beginnings to soccer legend is a story of what is possible."

The president of Brazil said that the man who passed away took the name of Brazil to the world. Football was turned into art and joy by him.

Barack Obama said that he was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game and that he understood the power of sports to bring people together.

The prime minister said that the generations who weren't lucky enough to see him play left a mark.

The president-elect said that he had the privilege that younger Brazilians did not. I saw him perform. He did something special when he got the ball.

"Unique" is how a former World Cup-winning Brazil player described his situation. It's a genius. It's a technical thing. There is a creative side to the person. It's perfect. It was un equalled.

"Wherever he has gone, he has not left." He has never left the top.

One and only, the king of football. It's the greatest of all time.

It's a great honor to come after you, my friend. Every player should attend a school that teaches their talent.

His legacy is not limited to one generation. That is how you will live on. We will celebrate you every single day. Thank you for your kind words. Rest easy.

The Brazil forward paid tribute to the football legend.

"Before Pele, football was only a sport," Neymar wrote on Instagram.

Everything was changed by PELE. Football was turned into art by him. He gave a voice to those in need.

He said that he gave visibility toBrazil. Thanks to the King, football and Brazil have risen in stature. His magic will remain even though he is no longer with us.

"Pele is always with us."

At the World Cup, the Paris St-Germain forward equaled the scoring record of Brazil's greatest player.

From ex-players and former opponents to current presidents, there has been a lot of praise for the man known as "Pellegrino".

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