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...
13. On the hallowed turf
Pele at Bramall Lane, pictured with Simon McCabe Photo: Steve Ellis
14. A crowd gathers
Brazilian soccer legend Pele visited United as a part of new links with Brazilian team Sao Pablo (AP Photo/Simon Dawson) Photo: SIMON DAWSON
15. One trophy he didn't win!
Pele watches as the President of Sao Paulo soccer club, Juvenal Juvencio, right, lifts a trophy which his under 17 side had won earlier in the day at Sheffield United's home ground of Bramall Lane (AP Photo/Simon Dawson) Photo: SIMON DAWSON
16. One for the album
The joy of Pele is reflected in this picture as the Brazilian great poses with the President of Sao Paulo and their under 17 side at Bramall Lane (AP Photo/Simon Dawson) Photo: SIMON DAWSON