Cristiano Ronaldo's Emotional Goodbye To "Eternal King" Pele

Cristiano Ronaldo's Emotional Goodbye To

Cristiano Ronaldo has written an emotional message offering his

Soccer legend Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82.

?Portugal captain Ronaldo took to Instagram shortly after Pele's daughter had broken the sad news of the Brazil legend's passing.

"The love you always showed me was reciprocated in every moment we shared, even from distance.

"An inspiration to so many millions, a reference for yesterday, today and forever.

"He will never be forgotten and his memory will live forever in each and every one of us football lovers. Rest in peace King Pele".