As soon as Pele death news surfaced on the internet, several headlines around Pale Madre Celeste Arantes became the headlines.
The Brazilian king of soccer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, famed by his gaming name Pelé, who won a record three World Cups, died at 82 on December 29, 2022.
The Legendary footballer debuted professionally at age 15 with Santos FC in 1956 and scored in his first match.
Soon after the news broke out, wishes and tributes showered on social media from footballing greats, including modern-day superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar.
Pele was one of the biggest ambassadors of football, who, with sublime skills and a winning smile, made it the most popular sport on the globe.
Pele Madre (Mother) Celeste Arantes: Meet Football Legend Family
The legendary footballer was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, to his parents, Minas Gerais and Celeste Arantes.
Minas Gerais was the Father, mentor and trainer of the Brazilian footballer Pelé.
Regrettably, further information about his mother is unavailable in the media.
The legendary footballer with his parents, Minas Gerais and Celeste Arantes.
Peles’s father, Minas Gerais, born João Ramos do Nascimento, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a center forward.
As per Wikipedia, he received the nickname “Pelé” during his school days, when, it is claimed, he was given it because he pronounced the name of his favorite player, local Vasco da Gama goalkeeper Bilé, which he misspoke.
Footballing legend Pele passed away at 82, his daughter confirmed on Instagram on Thursday night.
Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento had taken to Instagram to keep his fans updated about his condition – every post or story fervently followed for any news of “O Rei” (“The King” in Portuguese).
Kely Nascimento confirmed his demise with a social media post: ‘Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.’
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Pele Illness Before Death: What Happened To Him?
Hindustan times claim doctors had detected a tumor on his colon, following which Pele was frequently in and out of the hospital.
During his last visit, Pele was also diagnosed with a respiratory infection.
Following his death, Outside the Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo, fans started gathering when they heard the news of Pele’s passing.
Fans were dressed in the number 10 shirt Pele wore when playing for Santos. Outside, a banner had been draped that read “Eternal King Pele.”
Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento had taken to Instagram to keep his fans updated about his condition(Source: Talksport)
In 1977, Brazilian media reported that Pelé had his right kidney removed and underwent a successful hip operation in 2012.
Pele Death And Obituary
Albert Einstein Hospital Pelé was being treated, released a statement confirming the soccer star’s death from multiple organ failure. Later, his agent Joe Fraga also confirmed it to CBS News Radio.
As per Daily Mail, The body of Pele, the greatest football player of all time, will be laid to rest at the home of Santos, where he enchanted the world.
Pele’s last rites will continue until 10 am on Tuesday, January 3, when the parade will take place through the streets of Santos.
Pele’s body will go straight from the Albert Einstein Hospital to Estádio Urbano Caldeira in Vila Belmiro at dawn; his casket will be positioned in the middle of the field.
Pelé’s net worth was around $100 million at the time of his death, but most of his money was made after his football career, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The footballer gained immense fame in football and scored a record 1,281 goals throughout his career.
Messi recently lifted the FIFA World Cup with Argentina and took to his official Instagram account to pay his respect to Pele.
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