‘A titan of our game’: Central Florida soccer community reacts to the passing of Pelé
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.
Rest in peace, Pelé 💜 pic.twitter.com/iSZSjywEgQ— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) December 29, 2022
A titan of the beautiful game
Rest In Peace, Pelé 💜 pic.twitter.com/bKIMncBMPZ— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) December 29, 2022
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. 💔
Thank you for spreading joy through the beautiful game ⚽️. pic.twitter.com/UITw88WtHh— RUCKUS (@RuckusOrlando) December 29, 2022
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