Apek and the King

Fitting tribute: Wembley Stadium’s arch is lit up in the colours of Brazil after it was announced that Pele had died. — AP

PETALING JAYA: Goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat still get goosebumps when he recalls the up-close-and-personal encounter with Pele in Malaysia seven years ago.

“He gave me a big hug,” recalled Khairul.