I’m very sad – Mourinho reacts to Pele’s death

AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has reacted to the death of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

Recall that Pele, 82, died on Thursday evening after battling cancer in recent months.

Reacting, Mourinho, in a tweet via his Instagram account, said he was sad over Pele’s death.

The Portuguese also said he was happy to meet with Pele in Manchester when the football icon was alive.

The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager wrote, “‘In 2005 I received the BBC award directly from the king’s hands, and to this day it’s one of my proudest moments. I was so so happy to have him in Manchester where we had such a nice chat and a nice time.

“Rest in peace King Pelé and thinking of his loved ones. I am very sad.”