The world was in mourning after the death of the Brazilian soccer legend Pele. Many famous personalities took to social media to show their condolences and respect for the legend. Among those was the Colombian singer and songwriter, Shakira.

The three-time World Cup winner died at the age of 82 on December 29th as he suffered various organ failures. He was battling cancer for a long time and was admitted to the hospital in November. His condition worsened and in the end, he sadly passed away.

Pele had an absolutely marvelous career. He led Brazil to three World Cup victories and scored a record 1,283 goals in 1,366 matches. He helped soccer become the global phenomenon that it is today and inspired many generations.

Shakira’s heartfelt message for Brazil fans

In his home country of Brazil, Pele was considered a national treasure for his achievements. His death certainly came as heartbreaking news for the Brazilian people.

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Shakira took to Twitter to share a heartfelt message for the Brazilian people following the death of Pele. The Colombian singer posted three words in Portuguese – “Estou Contigo Brazil” – which translates to “I’m with you Brazil”.

This really is a nice gesture from her, and just goes on to show how much respect Pele earned through his influence. The Brazilian legend’s fans will certainly appreciate this message of support from Shakira.

Brazil pays respect to Pele after his death

After the death of Brazil’s soccer legend, the nation paid homage to its icon. The face of Pele was displayed on various buildings and billboards across the nation. Fans took to the street wearing the iconic No. 10 jersey of Pele. He’s a legend and will be remembered forever in this country and around the world.

Pele was more than just a soccer player. The Brazilian legend inspired a generation of soccer players and gave hope to those who dreamed of a better life.

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