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I waited my entire life for this – Pele congratulates Brazil on Olympic football gold

Brazil
legend, Pele
has congratulated Brazil’s Olympic football team over their long-waited Olympic triumph.
The host won
their first ever Olympic gold medal after beating Germany 5-4 on penalties at the Maracana on Saturday. Pele
took to his twitter page to describe the feat as a dream come true
“I
waited my entire life to see Brazil win a gold medal in football and now my
dream has come true.”He said  
He  also heaped praises on the organizers for the successful games. “Brazil
welcomed the world with open arms and showed everyone our special way of life – in both work and play.  Our role as proud hosts
of the World Cup and Olympics has come to a close. I wish you all a safe
journey home. Please visit us again soon.” He added.
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My critics will have to shut up – Neymar

Brazil beat Germany on penalties last night to claim their first ever Olympic Gold in football. For Neymar, the soccer star who provided the winning goal, the feat is one of his best personal experiences . 
“This is one of the best things that have happened in my life. That’s it,” he added. “Now my critics will have to shut up. I can’t begin to describe my feelings. I have fulfilled my dream and to have fulfilled it in my home country makes me very proud.” He affirmed.
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