[골닷컴] Journalist Kim Dong-ho = Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes paid tribute to Pelé in his own way. Before the match, he appeared wearing Pele’s uniform and paid his respects.
Guimaraes started the 1st (Korean time) in the 18th round Premier League match between Newcastle and Leeds United held at Newcastle’s home stadium St James’ Park. News of Pelé’s death was previously reported and there was a moment of silence for players from both teams before the match.
The moment when players from both teams lined up in the middle of the line for silence. Only Guimaraes was dressed differently. He was wearing a Brazil shirt signed by Pele for Newcastle. It was a moment where I could see how much Guimaraes loved Pele.
After the match, Guimaraes explained why he was wearing a Pele uniform and had a moment of silence. He said on the ‘Premier League website’: “Pele is the god of football for me and for everyone in Brazil. I wanted to do something for him. He has done a lot for Brazilians. It is sad to talk about him like this. If the football exists, Pelé exists and he is the king of football for me.”
Pele, who was called the emperor of football, died on the 29th of last month at the age of 82. At the news of Pele’s death, football fans from all over the world came out in a memorial procession, and Guimaraes commemorated him in his own way.
