Just after the news of Pelé’s passing, his old tweet becomes viral. The tweet is about his friend and also a football legend, Maradona, who took his last breath in 2020. He stresses that someday they both would be playing football together in heaven.
News of Pelé’s death shocked the world, especially football fans. The football legend passed away after a long battle with colon cancer. Throughout his career in being a professional football player, he has made his country, Brazil proud. Not just the country, but everyone else is also proud of his achievement and is grieving his loss.
Que notícia triste. Eu perdi um grande amigo e o mundo perdeu uma lenda. Ainda há muito a ser dito, mas por agora, que Deus dê força para os familiares. Um dia, eu espero que possamos jogar bola juntos no céu. pic.twitter.com/6Li76HTikA
— Pelé (@Pele) November 25, 2020
The words of Pelé on Twitter becomes a reality in the eyes of football fans. His words eventually come true. Maradona passed away in 2020, and Pelé this year in 2022.
The world has lost two great football players. Fans make tribute for the two legends and they are all over social media, especially on Twitter.
Time to play football with Diego. R.I.P Pelé🕊 https://t.co/nC8JI8WHfN
— NellyPhares Jr (@NjPhares) December 29, 2022
That day has sadly now come.
Pele and Maradona
Legends of Football#Pele https://t.co/ynOYqzHR1A pic.twitter.com/Uw1VlqJSzb
— STradingPost (@STradingPost1) December 29, 2022
Now they’re playing ball together. https://t.co/CjaRKBlapw
— CM Punk (@TeamCMPunk) December 29, 2022
For additional information, Maradona passed away due to heart failure and pulmonary edema. Meanwhile, his friend, Pelé also passed away from organ failure which is caused by his long-suffering from colon cancer.
Picture: Bangkok Post
May their family will be given the strength to continue their daily lives without their loved ones. RIP Pelé and Maradona.
Sources: LatestLy, @Pele, @STrandingPost1, @TeamCMPunk, @NjPhrase,NPR
