Brazil reacts to Pele's death

Brazilian soccer great Pele died on Thursday aged 82 after a long battle with cancer.

Here are reactions from Brazil:

LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF BRAZIL

"I had the privilege that younger Brazilians didn't have: I saw Pele play, live, at Pacaembu and Morumbi. Play, no. I saw Pele give a show. Because when he got the ball he always did something special, which often ended up in a goal."

BRAZIL GOVERNMENT STATEMENT

"Pele, the King of Soccer, was one of the greatest athletes of all time. The only three-time world champion showed by his actions that, in addition to being a great athlete, he was also a great citizen and patriot, taking the name of Brazil wherever he went."

BRAZIL FORWARD NEYMAR

"Before Pele, '10' was just a number. I read that phrase somewhere, at some point in my life. But that phrase, beautiful, is incomplete. I'd say before Pele, football was just a sport.

"Pele changed everything."

BRAZIL PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO

"Sorrow for the passing of a man, who through football took the name of Brazil to the world. He turned football into art and joy."

BRAZIL'S FOUR-TIMES WORLD CUP WINNER MARIO ZAGALLO

"My biggest partner is gone and it's with that smile that I'm going to keep you with me. Friend of so many stories, victories and titles and who leaves an eternal and unforgettable legacy."

BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION

"Pele was much more than the greatest sportsman of all time. The King of Soccer was the ultimate exponent of a victorious Brazil, never afraid of any difficulty. He promised his father he would win a World Cup and he won us three, in addition to scoring 95 goals in 113 games with Brazil's national team. The King gave us a new Brazil and we can only thank him for his legacy."

FORMER BRAZIL STRIKER