[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Dong-ho = Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes paid tribute to Pele in his own way. He appeared before the game wearing Pele’s shirt and paid tribute to him.
Guimaraes started on the 1st (Korean time) in the 18th round of the Premier League match between Newcastle and Leeds United held at Newcastle’s home stadium St James’ Park. The news of Pele’s death was reported earlier, and there was a moment of silence for players from both teams ahead of the match.
The moment when players from both teams lined up at the half-line for silence. Guimaraes alone was dressed differently. He was wearing a Pelé-signed Brazil shirt for Newcastle. It was a moment when I might 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 everyone in Brazil. I wanted to do something for him. He did a lot for Brazilians. It’s sad to talk regarding him like this. If football exists, Pele exists and he is the king of football to me.”
Pele, who was called the soccer emperor, passed away on the 29th of last month at the age of 82. At the news of Pele’s death, football fans around the world went out in a memorial procession, and Guimaraes commemorated him in their own way.
