CHANDIGARH: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has expressed deep grief over the demise of greatest football player of the world Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele.
Mr. Sandhawan said in his condolence message, ''I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brazil's mighty king of football. Truly one of the greatest to play the beautiful game. Our thoughts and condolences to his family, friends and everyone who admired him. Rest in peace, Pele."
Pele was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labeled "the greatest" by FIFA.