Brazilian hero Pelé sent a farewell message to Italy legend Paolo Rossi. ‘Unfortunately, heaven is filling up with stars’.

Rossi died on Wednesday and the World Cup winner from 1982 has received touching messages from the world of football.

The Brazilian legend Pelé thanked the former Italy international for his ‘firendship and generosity’ in a nice message on social media.

Brazilian hero Pelé sent a farewell message to Italy legend Paolo Rossi. ‘Unfortunately, heaven is filling up with stars’.

Rossi died on Wednesday and the World Cup winner from 1982 has received touching messages from the world of football.

The Brazilian legend Pelé thanked the former Italy international for his ‘firendship and generosity’ in a nice message on social media.

“Unfortunately, over the last few days, heaven is filling up with stars,” Pelé wrote. “I heard that your father took you to Florence to watch one of my friendlies against Fiorentina.

“You were only 10 years old. What an honour! Thank you for your friendship and generosity, Paolo. May God welcome you with open arms, my friend.”

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