Gerson (World Champion with Pelé 1970): "A king doesn't die, a king just rests. I've had the honor of playing with Pele and also against him. A true genius, among the few I've met. He has the world enchanted with his unique football was worthy of all the accolades and trophies he has won during his brilliant and unparalleled career in the sport.His grandiose work, sensational goals, great vision of the game will be remembered for eternity.From the heart "Pele, thank you for everything you have done for Brazilian and world football. May the king rest in peace and may God comfort his friends, family and his millions of fans."

Romario (1994 World Champion): "Today, Brazil bids farewell to one of its most famous sons: Pelé, the king of football. Voted Athlete of the Century, Edson Arantes do Nascimento made the world bow to his talent and brought Brazilian football to the altar of the gods."

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga: "The football world is mourning the loss of one of the greatest players of all time. Rest in peace, Pele."

DFB honorary captain Franz Beckenbauer: "Football lost the greatest player in its history today - and I lost a unique friend. Born in Tres Coracoes, Pele had three hearts: for football, for his family and for all people. One who with the stars and always kept his feet on the ground. I came to the United States in 1977 because I really wanted to play in a team with Pele at Cosmos New York. That time at his side was one of the greatest experiences of my career. We became friends from the start U.S. Champion, and Pele just started calling me his brother. It was an incredible honor for me. Football will be yours forever! You will always be. Thank you for your game, O Rei!"

Mesut Özil (on Twitter): "I'm sure that 'Heaven FC' with Maradona and Pelé will be forever invincible."

Kylian Mbappé (on Twitter): "The king of football has left us, but his legacy will never be forgotten. RIP King."

Cristiano Ronaldo (on Twitter): "My deepest condolences to all of Brazil and in particular to the family of Mr. Édson Arantes do Nascimento. A mere 'Adeus' from the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that is currently gripping the entire football world . An inspiration to so many millions, a reference from yesterday, today, forever. The affection he always showed me was mutual in every moment we shared, even remotely. He will never be forgotten and his Memory will live on in all of us football lovers forever. Rest in peace King Pele."

Robert Lewandowski (Poland): "Rest in peace champion. Heaven has a new star and football is losing a hero."

Sergio Ramos (Spain): "Talking about a legend or a historical figure is not enough. Simply, O Rei has left us. Football will always remember you. Rest in peace Pele."

Josep Blatter (Ex-FIFA President, Switzerland): Very sad news. Pele left us. The world mourns the greatest footballer in history and a wonderful personality."

Real Madrid (Spain): "Real Madrid C.F., its President and Board of Directors deeply regret the death of world football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, one of the greatest players of all time. Pelé will forever be remembered by all who love the sport, and his legacy makes him one of the great legends of world football."

FC Barcelona (Spain): "Barça learned with sadness of the death of "Rei" Pelé, one of the greatest footballers of all time. He the  football made bigger than ever. Rest in peace."

La Liga (Spain): "A legend of world football. La Liga expresses its condolences on the death of Pele and extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, O Rei."

Roberto Carlos (2002 World Champion): "The world of football thanks you for everything you've done for us, thanks King Pele."

Erling Haaland (on Twitter): "Everything you see a player do, Pelé did first. Rest in peace."