Pele at Bramall Lane

Pele at Bramall Lane

Pele at Bramall Lane: 16 of the best photos of the Brazilian legend visiting Sheffield United, 13 YEARS ago

Thirteen years ago, in 2007, Bramall Lane’s hallowed turf was graced by football royalty when Brazilian legend Pele paid a visit.

By Danny Hall

Published 16th Aug 2020, 17:00 GMT

The former World Cup winner flew to Sheffield to help celebrate Sheffield FC’s 150th birthday, and also commemorate United’s then-links with São Paulo. Pele’s visit caused much excitement in Sheffield, and our cameras were there to capture almost every step...

Sheffield FC chairman Richard Tims with Brazilian legend Pele

1. Pele rules

Sheffield FC chairman Richard Tims with Brazilian legend Pele Photo: Steve Hutton

Pele unveils the Sheffield FC cabinet at the Legends of the Lane museum at Bramall Lane

2. Legend at the Lane

Pele unveils the Sheffield FC cabinet at the Legends of the Lane museum at Bramall Lane Photo: Steve Hutton

Pele in the stand, with then-Blades boss Bryan Robson in the background.

3. Blades v Sao Paulo

Pele in the stand, with then-Blades boss Bryan Robson in the background. Photo: Steve Parkin

Brazilian superstar Pele with Richard Tims, officially opening the display on the 150th anniversary of Shefffield FC

4. Pele at the Lane

Brazilian superstar Pele with Richard Tims, officially opening the display on the 150th anniversary of Shefffield FC Photo: YPN

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