Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães has paid tribute to Brazilian legend Pele, who recently died aged 82.
Guimarães, 25, paid tribute to one of his country’s most iconic footballers ahead of his side’s Premier League game against Leeds United on Saturday (Dec. 31). He donned the former Santos man’s shirt and joined his team-mates in applauding him for a minute before kick-off at St James’ Park.
Following Newcastle’s 0-0 draw with Leeds, Guimaraes tweeted:
“As long as football exists, you will exist, Pele. You were and will always be the best. You are eternal! Thank you very much.”
Enquanto existir o futebol vai existir você, Bailey. Você foi e semper será o melhor. Eternal sound! Obrigado Portanto 👑 https://t.co/Tda6tPpsDi
BaileyThe only player in history to win three FIFA World Cups died at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on Friday (Dec. 30) after a battle with cancer. He was treated in hospital for more than a month for cancer-related complications.
Considered one of the greatest players of all time, the Brazilian has scored 77 goals in 92 games, making him the all-time leading scorer in Brazil.he also helps Santos Six-time Brazilian Serie A champions and two Copa Libertadores champions, becoming their top scorer with 643 goals in the process.
In honor of his passing, several players and coaches recently paid tribute to the former New York Cosmos forward.all Super League The team will honor his contribution with a one-minute applause before games this weekend.
Frank Leboeuf chooses Brazilian great Pele over Argentinian icon Lionel Messi as GOAT
France legend Frank Leboeuf has snubbed 2022 FIFA World Cup winner and Argentina star Lionel Messi in favor of Pele in an interview with SafeBettingSites, arguing He is the greatest player in the sport. He said:
“On the question of who is the GOAT. I think if there could only be one, it would be Pele. He won three World Cups, the first time at 17. You didn’t have a medical, you didn’t have physical training. This guy is a monster.”
The 1998 FIFA World Cup winner continued:
“He only played in Brazil, so he couldn’t get the Ballon d’Or because only European players could get the Ballon d’Or at the time. So, I don’t even know how we can compare anyone else to him. Yes, Messi is a great player, same as ever [Diego] maradona and [Michel] Platini and John Cluff. But the greatest in that position is him. “
