cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted December 3, 2022 Sad news today, been battling cancer for over a year apparently. Very sad end to one of if not the greatest of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted December 3, 2022 Just so sad and such awful news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted December 3, 2022 Can only wish him a painless passing at this stage, and thank him for childhood dreams of being him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,282 Posted December 3, 2022 Very sad news indeed....Pele, an absolutely marvellous footballer.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 761 Posted December 3, 2022 Seems to be nearing the end. Probably the most famous sportsman of all time. JK paid a owing tribute to him. On the subject of the said German, what a wonderful guy he is. Well spoken, unfailingly polite and truly humble. On top of that he seems to look younger as the years go by. Whatever treatment he is on must be worth millions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted December 3, 2022 We can argue who is the best footballer ever but, for certain, Pele will be in every football fans top two. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted December 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Herman said: We can argue who is the best footballer ever but, for certain, Pele will be in every football fans top two. It's what you do off the pitch as well, which makes Pele the best ever in my view. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheva 123 Posted December 3, 2022 Pele was a dynamic all round player. I haven’t seen anyone as good, the closest would be Maradona and Best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted December 3, 2022 50 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: It's what you do off the pitch as well, which makes Pele the best ever in my view. Compare and contrast the greats of the past to todays arrogant, ego driven Ronaldos who cry and moan to TV pundits about how evil and cruel their club is to them while they sit on the bench and get paid 200,000 quid a week 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,190 Posted December 3, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63846935 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Compare and contrast the greats of the past to todays arrogant, ego driven Ronaldos who cry and moan to TV pundits about how evil and cruel their club is to them while they sit on the bench and get paid 200,000 quid a week He tried to stay on his feet rather than look to dive off them at every opportunity. How many real stars are left? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted December 3, 2022 Such sad news, the greatest ever is a tag that will be forever debated but Pele will always be in the discussion. Wish I'd have been able to see him play, but he's career was slightly before my time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted December 3, 2022 One of those very few, along with the likes of Bradman and Fangio, whose passing will be felt by people worldwide who have no interest in the particular sport, or in sport at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,783 Posted December 3, 2022 Incredibly fitting that the most iconic World Cup player of all time seems set to pass away during the tournament, especially if Brazil go on to win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
