Kylian Mbappe has paid tribute to the late Pele, who has passed away at 82 years of age, as confirmed by BBC.
The Brazilian legend is regarded as one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport.
Winning three World Cups for his nation, Pele and his legacy remains eternal to this day.
The veteran was a true pioneer of the beautiful game, inspiring millions around the world since he lifted the World Cup first in 1958.
The icon transcended the sport itself and even in 2022, he remains revered as a man that changed football for what it was in every sense.
Pele’s skill, consistency at the highest level and habit of winning silverware are just one of the few traits that encapsulate his greatness.
While words can never do the great man justice, the current best player in the world has given it a shot.
Kylian Mbappe pays tribute to the late great Pele
France and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe posted a picture alongside Pele, while paying homage to the late great.
“The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten. RIP King”, he commented via Twitter.
The Frenchman’s tweet sums up the impact of Pele
Despite being just 24 years of age, the fact that Kylian Mbappe remains in awe of Pele just emphasises his impact on football as a whole.
While several legends of the past are not remembered by history, the same cannot be said about the one and only Pele.
Icons of today and tomorrow are expected to hold the footballing visionary as a role-model both on and off the pitch.
One hopes Kylian Mbappe, who often gets compared to Pele due to his impact in World Cups takes the once-in-a-lifetime footballer’s legacy forward for years to come.
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