The death of Brazil's footballing great Pele has prompted an outpouring of grief from Brazilians and football fans around the world. 

Here are some of the reactions from European players, football clubs, organisations and sporting and political leaders, to the death of the man known simply as 'The King.'

UEFA PRESIDENT ALEKSANDER CEFERIN

"He was the first global superstar of the game and, thanks to achievements on and off the field, he played a pioneering role in football's rise to become the world's most popular sport. He will be greatly missed."

GERMANY WORLD CUP WINNER FRANZ BECKENBAUER

Football lost the greatest in its history today - and I lost a unique friend. Football will be yours forever. Rest in peace Pele.

GARY LINEKER, 1986 WORLD CUP TOP SCORER

Pele has died. The most divine of footballers and joyous of men. He played a game only a few chosen ones have come close to. Three times he lifted the most coveted gold trophy in that beautiful yellow shirt. He may have left us but he'll always have footballing immortality. RIP Pele

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH

With Pele's passing, the world has lost a great sporting icon. As I could experience myself, he was a true believer in the Olympic values and a proud carrier of the Olympic flame. It was a privilege to present the Olympic Order to him.

FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON

The game. The king. Eternity.

PORTUGAL STRIKER CRISTIANO RONALDO, ON INSTAGRAM

My deepest condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Mr Edson Arantes do Nascimento. A mere "goodbye" to the eternal King Pele will never be enough to express the pain that embraces the whole world of football at this moment. An inspiration for so many millions, a reference of yesterday, of today, of always.

FRANCE STRIKER KYLIAN MBAPPE, ON TWITTER

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

FORMER ENGLAND PLAYER GEOFF HURST

I have so many memories of Pele, without doubt the best footballer I ever played against (with Bobby Moore being the best footballer I ever played alongside). For me Pele remains the greatest of all time and I was proud to be on the pitch with him. RIP Pele and thank you.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Rest in peace, Pele. Thank you for the joy you brought to football fans around the world.

LIVERPOOL

A legend, icon and true great of the game who will forever be remembered. Rest in peace, Pele.

REAL MADRID

Real Madrid C.F., its President and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of world football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele, one of the greatest players of all time.

Real Madrid would like to express its condolences to his family, his loved ones, his clubs, the Brazilian Confederation and all football fans in Brazil and around the world.

BARCELONA

Barca deeply regrets the death of "Rei" (King) Pele, one of the greatest players of all time. With him, football became greater. May he rest in peace.

WALES FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Pele broke our hearts in 1958 to score his first World Cup goal to knock Cymru out. Today our hearts are broken again. A true sporting legend. Our thoughts are with the people of Brazil and the world football family.

ITALIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT GABRIELE GRAVINA

"Millions of people recognised themselves in him in a beautiful story of redemption and great passion. The class of him will forever light up our eyes."

FRANCE COACH DIDIER DESCHAMPS

With the passing of Pele, football has lost one of its most beautiful legends, if not the most beautiful. Like all legends, the King seemed immortal. It made people dream and continued to make generations and generations of fans of our sport.

MULTIPLE GRAND SLAM WINNER RAFA NADAL

A sad day for the world of football, for the world of sport. His legacy will always be with us. I didn't see him play, I wasn't that lucky, but I was always taught and told that he was the King of football.

MULTIPLE FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPION LEWIS HAMILTON

Lost a legend today. Thank you for sharing your talent, genius and love with us. @Pele's legacy will inspire us forever and always.

STEFANO DOMENICALI, CEO OF FORMULA 1

He was a shining light for Brazil and millions around the world. His skill, smile and brilliance will live on forever.