The death of Pelé 'hits' Neymar: "He's gone, but his magic remains" [VIDEO]

All children in Brazil dreamed - and will continue to do so - of one day being like Pelé. He was the ultimate goal for everyone, as his legacy, which knows no time or contemporaneity, began from the day he was born and will endure forever.Neymar, one of those children, was 'heartbroken' after the death of his idol.

This Thursday, December 29, will be marked as the day 'O Rei' passed away. The Paris Saint Germain forward, who is already in the capital of France after his participation in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, immediately spoke out through his social media with a heartfelt message accompanied by some photos with him.

“Before Pelé, the '10' was just a number. I read this phrase somewhere, at some point in my life. But this beautiful phrase is incomplete. I would say that before Pelé, football was just a sport. Pelé changed everything. He turned football into art, into entertainment," Neymar's message begins.

The 30-year-old footballer, who was developed in Santos, the same club where Pelé also came from, besides recognizing that he was the one who changed the history of football, remembered that his story served to vindicate the most needy and black people, who were marginalized in Brazil at the time.

“He gave voice to the poor, to black people, and especially: gave visibility to Brazil. Football and Brazil have elevated their status thanks to the King! He is gone but his magic remains. Pelé is forever!,” the Brazilian star closed.

Pelé and Neymar, together at the top

In the 92 matches he played with the Brazil national team, Pelé scored 77 goals, 12 of them in his four World Cup participations. Thus, 'O Rei' contributed to the 'Verdeamarela' winning three World Cup titles.

Neymar, on the other hand, although he has not achieved Pelé's accolades with the 'Canarinha', during the 2022 Qatar World Cup he was able to reach 77 goals, equaling his idol as the top scorer. Most likely, he will surpass him soon, giving a true tribute to the one who has always been his inspiration since childhood.

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