PSG and Brazilian striker Neymar receive the Historic Footballer award for Pelé.
The 82-year-old legendary actor was supposed to receive this award from Neymar in a solemn ceremony, but he has been in the hospital since November 29 due to complications from bowel cancer. his condition keeps getting worse.
“Today is a special day for me,” Neymar said in an Instagram video (the owner of Meta was considered extremist and banned in Russia). – I was invited to present the Historical Football Player award to Pele. I am honored to be a part of this event.”
Also, the PSG forward posted a touching post dedicated to Pele on his social networks.
“The one who made football king. Someone who stops someone instead of starting a war. Someone who uses his power to enchant the world. The one who defies domination.
A respected person. The one who created his own dynasty. The one who inspires the youth. The person who founded the empire. The one who holds all the gold trophies. He’s just not a man of the match. He was the best ever,” Neymar wrote.
It was previously reported that Santos Football Club will change its jersey to commemorate Pele.