PELE, the greatest footballer of all time, has died at the age of 82.

The world of football is in mourning after it was announced the Brazilian icon has passed away in his homeland.

18Pele is widely recognised as the greatest footballer everCredit: Rex

18The footballing great has passed away at the age of 82Credit: Getty

18Daughter Kely Nascimento confirmed the sad news with this touching pictureCredit: Instagram

Pele had been receiving treatment for a tumour in his colon but stopped responding to care.

It has now been confirmed that the greatest player in history has sadly passed away due to multiple organ failure as a result of his cancer.

Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento posted a final picture of the legend’s family holding his hand.

She wrote: “Everything we are is thanks to you we love you infinitely. Rest in peace.”

Brazil superstar Pele, the greatest footballer ever, has died aged 82

Pele’s official Twitter account added: “Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever.”

Pele was moved into palliative care at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo earlier this month.

The hospital released a statement this evening, which read: “The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein regretfully confirms the death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele, today, December 29, 2022, at 3:27 pm, due to the failure of multiple organs, a result of the progression of cancer of colon associated with his previous clinical condition.

“Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein sympathises with the family and everyone who suffers from the loss of our dear King of Football.”

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/