Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and other celebs react to football legend Pele's death

Iconic soccer star Pele died on December 29 after a brief battle with colon cancer. He was 82.

After the news of his demise broke, tributes to the late sports hero immediately started to pour in on social media.

Actor Abhishek Bachchan took to social media and shared a series of pictures of the soccer legend. He wrote, 'As a child my father introduced me to Pelé 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.
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.
Thank you, sir for teaching us about joga bonito and being such a hero and idol to billions. Rest in Peace to the greatest! @pele'

Singer Adnan Sami also paid a tribute on social media and thanked Pele for the magical moments.

Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram Stories and shared a priceless throwback picture of Pele from one of his iconic games and called him 'King'. Vicky Kaushal also posted a picture of the Brazilian football star on Instagram Stories and wrote 'R.I.P'.

Shilpa Shetty was also among others who paid tribute to the legend on social media.

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