A nice story about Pele was told through his post on social media Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek champion, understandably, did not catch the Brazilian legend competing, but as he mentioned, he was a rival of his grandfather, Sergey Salnikov, who was a member of the USSR which was in the same group as “selesao”.
In detail what Stefanos Tsitsipas wrote about Pele:
“Although I was born in 1998 and never had the chance to see Pele play football live, I have always been a big fan of him. His talent and skill on the court was truly legendary, while his sensational play made him an icon throughout the world. I have always been fascinated by his story and the impact he has had on the sport of football and one of the few dreams I have always had is to meet him in person and thank him for all he has done for the game.
My grandfather, who was lucky enough to play against Pele in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, always spoke very highly of him. He told me that Pele was a true ambassador for the sport and that his combination of skill, talent and attitude made him incomparable to all players of his time. He also told me that he was honored to be able to compete against such a great athlete, who always played with level and dignity.
To me, Pele represents everything that is great about sport. His love of the game and beautiful soul will never be forgotten and will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to witness his talent first hand. His legacy will continue to inspire athletes and fans for generations to come, and his impact on football will never be forgotten.
People love Pele!”
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