Brazil decrees three days of national mourning for the death of Pelé

The government of brazil decreed three days of national mourning in tribute to former soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Skinwho died this Thursday at the age of 82.

The outgoing president, Jair Bolsonaropublished a decree in an extraordinary edition of the Official Gazette of the Union to declare mourning in the country, as reported Folha de S.Paulo.

“Official mourning is declared throughout the national territory, for a period of three days, counted from the date of publication of this decree, as a sign of regret for the death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, former soccer player,” wield the measure.

Hours before, the Secretary of Social Communication of the Brazilian Executive had issued a statement lamenting the death of Pelé.

He showed with his actions that, in addition to being a great athlete, he was also a great citizen and patriot, raising the name of Brazil wherever he went,” the letter said.

“The President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, prays to God to receive him in his arms and give strength and faith to all his family and friends to overcome this difficult moment,” the text ends.

Skinconsidered one of the best soccer players in history, passed away this Thursday at the age of 82, after suffering health problems since the end of November, his family confirmed.

The former striker, three-time world champion with the ‘Canarinha’, had been admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in the city of Sao Paulo since last November 29 and his state of health worsened as the days went by, despite the fact that both he like his family they tried to send reassuring messages.

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