Legendary Pelé Sends Heartwarming Message to Brazilian Players Involved in UEFA Champions League Final

• Brazilian football great Pelé has sent well wishes to his compatriots involved in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday
• Liverpool's Brazilian duo Alisson and Fabinho will come up against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jnr, Rodrigo and Casimero
• The UEFA Champions League final will be held in Paris as Liverpool and Real Madrid battle for supremacy

Legendary Brazilian Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pelé has sent a heartwarming message to his compatriots ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on Saturday.

Alisson Becker and Fabinho of Liverpool will come up against compatriots Vinicius Jnr, Rodrigo and Casimero of Real Madrid.

In a message posted on social media, Pelé wished all five Brazilians well, adding he expects a great game from Real Madrid and Liverpool.

"I want to see a great final between Real Madrid and Liverpool tomorrow. My friends Vinicius Jnr and Casimero will have a tough challenge against Alisson Becker and Fabinho. Am I the only one excited about tomorrow's match? I'm sure not!," he wrote on Instagram.

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The 81-year-old is a big fan of European football and will keenly follow the game in Paris tomorrow.

Apart from Vinicius Jnr and Rodrigo, all the other Brazilian players have won the tournament before.

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This season, the Belgium international has made 23 appearances for Los Blancos across all competitions in what has been another underwhelming campaign for him.

He managed to start 11 matches in total but a leg break in January once again ruled him out long term.