"King" Pelé expressed his sadness on Wednesday after the death of his "great friend" Diego Maradona, who died at the age of 60 from cardiac arrest.
“What sad news.
I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a legend.
There is a lot to say, but for now, may God give strength to those close to him.
I hope that one day we can play together in heaven, ”wrote on Instagram the three-time Brazilian world champion, who celebrated his 80th birthday at the end of October.
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