Premier League to pay tribute to Brazil legend Pele with minute's applause before kick-off

Football fans around world paid ir condolences to Pele after Brazil legend passed away at of 82 following his long battle with cancer. While Pele may have passed away, legacy that he left will be remembered forever. And to hour that legacy, Premier League has anunced that all 20 clubs of league will hold a minute's applause prior to kick-off.

Premier League to pay tribute to Brazil legend Pele

Ahe of matchweek 18, which begins on December 30, Premier League released a statement to confirm that all clubs would pay a tribute to Pele following Brazil legend's s demise. ir statement re, "In tribute to Pele, Premier League clubs will remember his contribution to football during Matchweek 18 (Dec 30-Jan 1) by holding a minute’s applause prior to kick-offs. Players and match officials will wear black armbands."

AIFF anunces 7-day mourning in remembrance of Pele

While Premier League has called upon clubs to hold a minute's applause before kick-off to hour legacy of Pele, All India Football Federation (AIFF) has declared a seven-day mourning. AIFF anunced mourning to pay tribute to one of all-time greats, who t only earned plaudits for his exploits on field but also off it. Pele visited Indian subcontinent on multiple occasions to help promote and develop sport in country.

As a result of Pele's contribution to Indian football, AIFF released a statement in remembrance of Brazilian legend.

ir statement re, " All India Football Federation has declared a seven-day mourning to remember life and achievements of Brazilian football legend Pele, who passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

India's connection with King of footballing world runs deep; Pele has visited subcontinent more than once, first of which was fabled visit in 1977, when Cosmos played out a 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata (n Calcutta)."

Im: AP