FIFA World Cup: Pele congratulates Weh for scoring against Wales

Brazilian football great Pele congratulates US forward Timothy Weah after scoring against Wales in the World Cup. Weah scored in the 36th minute of Monday’s match. In this way he became the second player to score against Wales in the World Cup. Prior to that, Pele had scored against Wales in 1958. Then Pele was 17 years old.Wales last participated in the World Cup in 1958. The United States played out a 1–1 draw against Wales with a goal from Weah.

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Weah posted a picture of himself celebrating after scoring the goal on Instagram. Pele commented on this post of his. The great footballer said, “Congratulations. It was a beautiful goal. Keep dreaming, dreams do come true.” Weah responded by saying, “It is a blessing and an honor to receive such an inspirational message from the king of football.