The Brazilian government announced three days of mourning after the death of Pele, the "football king"

2022-12-30

The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announced on the 29th local time that Pele, Brazil's "soccer king", died at 15:27 on the same day due to multiple organ failure caused by colon cancer. He was 82 years old. On the same day, the Brazilian government announced in the official gazette that it would mourn the death of Pele for three days from now on. Brazilian President Bosonaro and President elect Lula sent messages on social media on the same day, expressing condolences on the death of Pele. The Brazilian government said in a statement on the same day that Pele was "a great citizen and patriot. Wherever he goes, he can enhance Brazil's reputation". According to Brazilian media reports, on the same day, French President Marco Long, Argentine President Fernandez, Portuguese President De Sousa and others expressed condolences on the death of Pele through social media or official notes. Neymar, Mbape, Messi and other football players also sent messages on social media that day, deeply mourning the death of Pele. Brazil Global Network reported the same day that Pele's funeral would be held in Santos, Sao Paulo, on January 2, 2023. Bailey was operated on for colon cancer in September 2021, and received chemotherapy after the operation. Since then, his condition has been repeated. On November 29 this year, Bailey entered Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo for treatment due to his swollen body. On December 21, the hospital announced for the last time that Bailey's condition had deteriorated. Bailey, whose real name is Edson Alantes Do Nasimento, was born in Trescolasos, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on October 23, 1940. He scored 77 goals in 92 matches on behalf of the Brazilian national team and won the three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He is the only football player who has won the World Cup three times in the world and is known as the "King of Football". (Liu Xinshe)

Edit:Hou Wenzhe    Responsible editor:Weize

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