At a time when the sports world is fixated on Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, a historic moment in the United States’s opener against Wales prompted a special message from one of the game’s most iconic figures.
The U.S. men’s national team took an early lead on Monday when forward Tim Weah scored a goal in 38th minute, making the 22-year-old the first USMNT player to score a World Cup goal in eight years. Although the match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw, Weah’s goal captivated viewers and a slew of notable names around the sports world.
One of those reactions came from Brazilian legend Pelé, who offered an encouraging message to Weah under his Instagram post commemorating the play.
