Dubai – When football legend Pele arrived in Dubai, the Malayali OT Is Salam. Before returning from Brazil, Pele will make sure that Salam, a native of Puthuparamp, Malappuram Edarikode, is in Dubai. Because Pele is happy to be in a vehicle driven by Salam. Salam and Pele met in Dubai in 2014 when the World Cup was held in Brazil.
Emirates has appointed their VIP chauffeur OT Salam. Emirates bought a new Mercedes S500 for Pele to travel on that day. That car started running from zero km. Pele instructed the driver of the car.
When I learned that he was from Malappuram and dedicated his life to football, his love increased. When she had time, she showed Salam Pele the photos of the football shrine in Malappuram. Pele knew more about Kerala football fandom than Salam. Because every day hundreds of letters from Malayalis arrived at Pele’s office.
Through those letters, Pele already understood Kerala’s love for football. After the first meeting, Pele shook hands with Salam and thanked him. Subsequently, he visited Dubai two more times. Meanwhile, a call came in from Pele’s office in the Emirates, asking for Salaam. Pele insisted that he wanted Salam as the driver for the next two times.
Pele was tired in the last fight. He came and went in a wheelchair. When he left, he signed Football and School. Salam believes he did it because he was sure there would be no going back. Pele also agreed to take pictures with Salam’s friends.
Salam said that despite being a legendary star, he interacted without arrogance. Salam, who has worked with Emirates for the past 20 years, is now the VIP Travel Coordinator. Whenever VVIPs including Sheikh family members arrive, Emirates will appoint Salam as their driver. Salam’s family is in the countryside. Wife: Umayban. Children: Rinshina, Anshina, Ishaan.
English summary: Keralite pilot in UAE shares his experience with Pele
