Arguably the greatest ever footballer, Pele visited Tynecastle Park in 1989 as part of a FIFA delegation touring the country during the Youth World Cup held in the country that year. The Santos and Brazil legend, who scored more than 1000 goals in his career and won the World Cup three times, chatted to kids and signed autographs after holding a coaching session with then Scotland manager Andy Roxburgh for a group of lucky Edinburgh schoolkids.Arguably the greatest ever footballer, Pele visited Tynecastle Park in 1989 as part of a FIFA delegation touring the country during the Youth World Cup held in the country that year. The Santos and Brazil legend, who scored more than 1000 goals in his career and won the World Cup three times, chatted to kids and signed autographs after holding a coaching session with then Scotland manager Andy Roxburgh for a group of lucky Edinburgh schoolkids.
Arguably the greatest ever footballer, Pele visited Tynecastle Park in 1989 as part of a FIFA delegation touring the country during the Youth World Cup held in the country that year. The Santos and Brazil legend, who scored more than 1000 goals in his career and won the World Cup three times, chatted to kids and signed autographs after holding a coaching session with then Scotland manager Andy Roxburgh for a group of lucky Edinburgh schoolkids.

11 famous faces who have visited Hearts stadium Tynecastle Park - from Prince WIlliam to Pele

Kevin Quinn
By Kevin Quinn
Published 2nd Apr 2023, 15:35 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2023, 18:45 BST
Football royalty and actual royalty have been to the Edinburgh football ground

Many famous faces have been seen at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh over the years, both on the pitch and off it at the home of Heart of Midlothian.

Among the players to have played there are Gareth Bale, Luis Figo and Kevin Keegan. While, Prince William, Pele and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra have visited the Gorgie ground. And famous Hearts fans seen at ‘Tynie’ include Sir Chris Hoy, Alex Salmond and Ken Stott.

One of the club's most famous fans, Alex Salmond is often spotted at Tynecastle Park cheering on Hearts. He is pictured above watching the Scottish Cup final 5-1 Hearts victory against bitter rivals Hibs in 2012.

9. Alex Salmond

One of the club's most famous fans, Alex Salmond is often spotted at Tynecastle Park cheering on Hearts. He is pictured above watching the Scottish Cup final 5-1 Hearts victory against bitter rivals Hibs in 2012. Photo: Jane Barlow

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French winger David Ginola is pictured playing against Hearts in a friendly in 1999 at Tynecastle Park, which finished 2-2.

10. David Ginola

French winger David Ginola is pictured playing against Hearts in a friendly in 1999 at Tynecastle Park, which finished 2-2. Photo: Sandy Young

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Portuguese Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luís Figo turned out at Tynecastle in 1989 for the World Youth Cup semi-final tie for Portugal against Scotland which the hosts won in front of 30,000 fans.

11. Luís Figo

Portuguese Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luís Figo turned out at Tynecastle in 1989 for the World Youth Cup semi-final tie for Portugal against Scotland which the hosts won in front of 30,000 fans. Photo: IAN RUTHERFORD

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