Several footballers and managers have burst into tears after claiming some of the football's top prizes, but very few of them have conveyed their victory so emotionally and as fittingly as an impressionable young Brazilian star in 1958.
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Later recognized as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, a 17-year-old Pele appeared in Sweden during the 1958 FIFA World Cup and became the youngest player to ever play in a World Cup final after he fired the Selecao to final of the competition. He bagged two stunning goals in that final as Brazil defeated the hosts 5–2 in Stockholm.
He was paraded for his brilliant display after the match, but the Brazilian, unable to hold the joy, burst into tears that afternoon.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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