Clubs have been paying tribute to footballing legend Pele, who has passed away at the age of 82.
Many of the tributes have included imagery of the three-time FIFA World Cup winner either playing at, or visiting, club stadiums.
A true great.
— Everton (@Everton) December 29, 2022
Rest in peace, Pelé. 💙 pic.twitter.com/NCOl0bJ0q4
We are truly saddened to hear the news of Pele’s passing.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 29, 2022
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
Rest in peace, Pelé.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 29, 2022
A true footballing legend ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UtVqIRH1Qc
One of the greatest.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 29, 2022
Rest in peace, Pelé. 💜 pic.twitter.com/3XiDEpisfB
RIP, Pelé. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/h7FdU4sT1V
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 29, 2022
O REI DO FUTEBOL 👑🇧🇷#LUFC 🤝 @Pele pic.twitter.com/Ed0tapVXIm
— Leeds United Español (@LUFCes) December 29, 2022
Players past and present have also been sharing their tributes to the footballing icon.
RIP legend. You made the game beautiful. You were an absolute superstar. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/SmuIF6Bb1d
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 29, 2022
Rest in Peace the legend Pele. What a Smile 💛🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/6uvPJgYoNF
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) December 29, 2022
The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten.
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) December 29, 2022
RIP KING 💔👑… pic.twitter.com/F55PrcM2Ud
Former West Ham United forward Sir Geoff Hurst played a crucial role as England won the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and in his tribute, he called Pele the best player he ever played against.
I have so many memories of Pele, without doubt the best footballer I ever played against (with Bobby Moore being the best footballer I ever played alongside). For me Pele remains the greatest of all time and I was proud to be on the the pitch with him. RIP Pele and thank you. pic.twitter.com/oCpQlw7EIK
— Sir Geoff Hurst (@TheGeoffHurst) December 29, 2022
Brazilian players currently starring in the Premier League have also been paying their respects.
Forever the King of football, the Legend! 👑 Rest in peace, Pelé. 🙏
— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) December 29, 2022
You have changed the History of football. Your legacy will always be in our hearts.
Thanks for everything!#ThiagoSilva #TS6 #OhhhThiagoSilva #Pelé #ReiPelé #PeléEterno pic.twitter.com/lobQlPreQg
Descanse em paz, Rei Pelé. Obrigado pela glória que você deu ao Brasil e ao futebol. Seu legado é eterno. ⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/ehn9Ouk4ht
— Casemiro (@Casemiro) December 29, 2022
O maior de todos! O Rei, a inspiração, o exemplo, o único, o ETERNO!! 👑 @Pele pic.twitter.com/rm8ptubPC2
— Antony Santos (@antony00) December 29, 2022
Muito mais que um ídolo do futebol. Simplesmente o maior atleta de todos os tempos. Referência máxima para todas as gerações. Que Deus te receba em paz, Rei! 🤴🏿❤️ pic.twitter.com/tHK4qVTfbs
— Fred Rodrigues (@Fred08oficial) December 29, 2022