Brazil pay touching tribute to Pele after dominating Round of 16 win, fans unveil giant tifo

Brazil triumphed 4-1 over South Korea on Monday in a spectacular fashion, thanks to their players’ individual talent as well as collective brilliance. Tite’s side took just 45 minutes to knock Korea almost out of the game displaying sheer dominance in every position. So the remaining half was left to be a mere formality. Following the victory, Brazilian players and the fans present at Stadium 974 paid tribute to their country’s legend Pele who has been hospitalised in Sao Paulo.

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In an honourary gesture, the footballers including captain Thiago Silva and Neymar Jr posed in front of a giant poster featuring a photograph of Pele in the yellow jersey after the final whistle. Not only the players on the pitch, but numerous fans gathered at the venue also carried tifo banners wishing a faster recovery of him. Vibrant images of young Pele celebrating goals and lifting trophies with Brazil’s national team could be seen on the shirts, flags, and banners of Brazilian supporters all across the stand.

Touching tribute from Brazil players to their greatest ever. Pelé!