Vinicius Jr devoted Brazil’s 4-1 thrashing of South Korea to Pele, who watched on from hospital because the Selecao made the World Cup quarter-finals.
- Vini Jr dedicates Brazil win to Pele
- Explains need to win World Cup for him
- Scored in 4-1 thrashing of South Korea
WHAT HAPPENED? Vinicius opened the scoring in an entire mauling of South Korea as Brazil danced their means into the World Cup quarter-finals. After the sport, he paid tribute to Brazilian legend Pele and expressed how they want to win the World Cup for the 82-year-old.
WHAT HE SAID: Talking after the sport, Vini Jr stated: “I wish to ship an enormous hug to Pele. This victory is for him. I hope that every thing goes effectively, that he can get out of this case and we will be champions for him.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Pele was readmitted to hospital final week following well being problems, with additional stories claiming he had later been moved to end-of-life care. He and his household have since performed down these claims, with Pele explaining through Twitter that he was watching the last-16 tie from the hospital. Brazil gamers paid tribute with their very own banner at full-time.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL? The Selecao will maintain Pele of their prayers, whereas additionally turning consideration to their quarter-final conflict with 2018 runners-up Croatia on December 9.