The former soccer player Edson Arantes de Nascimento “Pelé” congratulated Brazilian striker Rodrygo on Thursday for the double that put Real Madrid in the Champions League final and stated that it is a “illuminated” still going to “bring many joys”.
“I always knew that the day to congratulate you would come, my friend. There is no other way for those who work hard and love what they do. You are an enlightened one and you are still going to bring us many joys”assured Pelé in a publication on his Instagram account, along with a photo with the young Brazilian dressed in a shirt of the Brazilian team.
Considered by many to be the best player of the 20th century, he also congratulated Real Madrid after the 1-3 comeback in extra time against Manchester City, with a brace in one minute of added time by Rodrygo and both a Karim Benzema penalty in the extension. “Congratulations Real Madrid. I can’t wait to see the final”Pele added.
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