The Brazilian king of football and one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele left for his homely abode yesterday.
Millions of people across the world are mourning his death, closer home.
Abhishek Bachchan, who had earlier paid homage to the legend, has now taken to his IG handle, sharing a moving tribute to Pele, while revealing that his father Amitabh Bachchan introduced him to football and Pele.
The actor wrote, “As a child, my father introduced me to Pele and his magic. And thus began a lifelong love for football. We had shelves filled with VHS tapes of his and the Brazilian team’s matches. I would religiously watch them with my father. A magician we’ve all been blessed to witness.”
He further added, “A few years ago, whilst visiting India I somehow managed to get an autographed jersey of his. It has pride of placement in my office.” As a concluding note, he stated, “Thank you, sir, for teaching us about joga bonito and being such a hero and idol to billions. Rest in Peace to the greatest!”
Along with him many other celebs of India paid their tribute to football legend.
