Thousands Gather, to Say Farewell, to Pelé.
On January 3, tens of thousands of mourners
travelled to Santos to pay their respects
to legendary soccer player Pelé.
On January 3, tens of thousands of mourners
travelled to Santos to pay their respects
to legendary soccer player Pelé.
Fox News reports that the mourners
included Brazilian President
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The soccer legend's coffin was transported by
the fire department from Vila Belmiro stadium and
passed by the house of Pelé's 100-year-old mother.
While his mother, Celeste Arantes, did not make
an appearance, Pelé's sister, Maria Lucia,
waved to mourners from the balcony.
Fox News reports that President Luiz Inácio
Lula da Silva and the first lady of Brazil
were both in attendance at the open casket service.
Fox News reports that President Luiz Inácio
Lula da Silva and the first lady of Brazil
were both in attendance at the open casket service.
In response to Pelé's death,
Brazil's government declared
three days of national mourning.
Pelé is incomparable
as a soccer player
and as a human being, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, via Fox News.
Pelé played for Santos
from 1956 to 1974, earning
the nickname the "King of Soccer.".
Among other notable appearances,
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also traveled
to say goodbye to one of soccer's greatest players.
Among other notable appearances,
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also traveled
to say goodbye to one of soccer's greatest players.
The most important in any case is to pay
tribute to King Pelé, and whilst I humbly
suggested that throughout our 211 member
associations at least one football stadium
or venue is named after him, we will set
the example by giving the pitch in our
headquarters the name 'Estádio Pelé, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, via Fox News.
The most important in any case is to pay
tribute to King Pelé, and whilst I humbly
suggested that throughout our 211 member
associations at least one football stadium
or venue is named after him, we will set
the example by giving the pitch in our
headquarters the name 'Estádio Pelé, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, via Fox News.
The most important in any case is to pay
tribute to King Pelé, and whilst I humbly
suggested that throughout our 211 member
associations at least one football stadium
or venue is named after him, we will set
the example by giving the pitch in our
headquarters the name 'Estádio Pelé, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, via Fox News
