ORLANDO, Fla. — After hearing about the passing of Brazilan and international soccer icon, Pelé, the Central Florida soccer community shared their feelings on social media.
Read: Soccer great Pelé dead at 82
Orlando City and Orlando Pride paid their respects Thursday afternoon.
A titan of our game forever.
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) December 29, 2022
Rest in peace, Pelé 💜 pic.twitter.com/iSZSjywEgQ
A titan of the beautiful game
— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) December 29, 2022
Rest In Peace, Pelé 💜 pic.twitter.com/bKIMncBMPZ
Former Orlando City Lion and Brazilian soccer player Pato posted in Portuguese, “Para sempre REI,” which translates to “Forever King.”
Para sempre REI 🖤👑 pic.twitter.com/nveKRrU5i9
— PATO (@Pato) December 29, 2022
The Ruckus, one of Orlando City’s supporter groups, shared a thank you message to the legend.
Rest in peace 👑 Pelé. 💔
— RUCKUS (@RuckusOrlando) December 29, 2022
Thank you for spreading joy through the beautiful game ⚽️. pic.twitter.com/UITw88WtHh
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