The football world is in mourning after the death of one of the greatest players of all time. Neymar reacted emotionally to the news of Pele’s death.

Brazil players pay tribute to Pele at the 2022 World Cup in QatarPhoto: Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

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Before Pele, “10” was just a number

The relationship between legend Pele and Neymar was one of mutual affection. In his hospital bed, Brazilians honored him after the match against South Korea at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, led by the PSG striker.

For his part, Pele sent a message to Neymar following Brazil’s exit from the World Cup semi-finals.

After the death of the King, Neymar published an emotional text on social networks.

“Before Pele, 10 was just a number. Somewhere in my life I read this phrase. But this beautiful sentence is incomplete.

I would say that before Pele, football was just a sport. Pele changed everything. He turned football into art, into entertainment. He gave a voice to the poor, black people and, above all, he gave visibility to Brazil.

Football and Brazil raised their status thanks to the king! It is gone, but its magic remains. Pele is eternal!” – said Neymar.

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