Former world number one tennis pro Roger Federer has admitted that it was a "dream come true" to meet football legend Pele.

The Wimbledon champion came face to face with the former Brazilian star at his home in South America, where both exchanged gifts from their sports.

"I love playing tennis and today one of the greats of the game dropped by to say hello," Pele wrote on Twitter. "Roger Federer, you are a champion on the court and in life."

Federer said: "Meeting Pele today was an absolute dream come true. It was an honor to be introduced to the most important and most famous personality in world soccer."

Pele signed his shirt from the 1958 World Cup final for the Swiss pro, while Federer handed the 72-year-old a signed tennis racquet.