Pelé death rumor trends after Brazil's loss to Mexico in soccer

Rumors of Brazilian soccer star Pelé’s death spread today after Mexico defeated Brazil at the Olympic Games.

RIP Pele? This is a joke right?

— Ashraf * (@iskorotul) August 11, 2012

Many blamed Mexican fans for starting the trend after Pelé tweeted that Brazil was still “the best team” despite the 2-1 loss.

Football is a box of surprises and sometimes the best team doesn't win. #Olympics

— Pelé (@Pele) August 11, 2012

Thinking the odds are pretty good the "RIP Pele" trending topic started in Mexico.

— Brooks Peck (@BrooksDT) August 11, 2012

Let's see if someday Mexico will have such a great football player whose success will last for decades. RIP Pelé trending's a proof of that

— Miriam GM (@Miriam__GM) August 11, 2012

RIP Pelé on Twitter is the best indication that Pelé is alive and in great health.

— JRehling (@JRehling) August 12, 2012

Pelé, 71, spoke to the BBC yesterday, saying that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was “no doubt” one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. He is assisting with the setup of the 2014 Word Cup and 2016 Olympic Games, both of which will be held in Brazil.