The football world lost one of its greats on Thursday when Brazilian football legend Pele passed away at the age of 82. The three-time World Cup champion, who passed away at a Sao Paulo hospital after a long battle with cancer, is being fondly remembered by football fans worldwide, including in the Arab world. Many regard him as the best footballer to have ever played the beautiful game – along with Diego Maradona, who won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in 1940, Pele was a prodigal talent, playing for top domestic team Santos at 15 and the Brazil nationa…