Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has paid tribute to the all-time footballing great Pele who passed away aged 82 this afternoon after a battle with cancer.
The Brazilian was in hospital over the past three weeks as doctors re-evaluated his chemotherapy which had stopped treating his colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with in September last year.
Pele led his country to three World Cup wins, and stands level with Neymar as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 77 goals in 92 appearances. His recent hospitalisation had seen an incredible outpour of support from the football community, including players like Kylian Mbappe and fans wishing him well.
