RIP KING: From Ronaldo to Neymar, Football players pays tribute to Legend Pele

Brazilian football icon Pele’s death triggered a wave of tributes from the sports world and beyond.

Football stars Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were among those who led tributes to the legend.

Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82.

Lionel Messi wrote on Instagram, “Descansa en paz (Rest in peace).

Cristiano Ronaldo said Pele's "memory will live forever in each and every one of us football lovers".

"He's gone but his magic remains. Pelé is forever," Neymar wrote on Instagram.

Mbappe said- "The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten. RIP KING."