The world of football was rocked by the deeply disturbing news that the legendary Pelé had passed away at the age of 82, so it seems like a good time to revisit the one time he visited Anfield.
It was the year 2015 and Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool was about to face Manchester United but what preceded the game was a little more surprising, the Brazilian had traveled from London where he, Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman had made a sandwich together inside from a branch. of Subway.
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In his role as a company ambassador, the three-time World Cup winner had been associated with our club and was later invited to the match against our old rivals.
Meeting Kenny Dalglish, Ian Ayre, Lucas Leiva and Philippe Coutinho was part of a special day that also saw the great man walk onto the pitch and receive a grand welcome from a crowd before receiving a commemorative souvenir of his visit.
Anyone lucky enough to be present that day will know that they witnessed history. RIP Pele.
You can watch the video of Pelé’s visit to Anfield via Liverpool FC on YouTube:
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