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Samuel Eto’o Fils, FIFA President pay homage to Pelé

Samuel Eto’o Fils has joined world leaders and sports officials to pay homage to deceased football legend, Pelé.

In a tweet shortly after the passing of the football icon was announced, the FECAFOOT president said:

“Today we say goodbye to the best of all time. Rest in eternal peace, Pelé, you will be missed by millions and millions. Legend.”

Eto’o Fils went ahead to share pictures of him and Pelé.

Other football officials who paid tribute to late Pele is FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

“For everyone who loves the beautiful game, this is the day we never wanted to come. The day we lost Pelé,” said the FIFA President.

Pelé died on Thursday December 30th, 2022 — one year after he had a cancer operation.

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