Pele’s coffin arrives at Santos Stadium as fans pay tribute to the Brazilian soccer legend and FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls on all countries to rename a stadium in his honor
Pele’s coffin was taken to the Brazilian icon’s former home ground as fans paid tribute to one of football’s greatest ever players.
The former striker sadly passed away last Thursday at the age of 82 following a battle with cancer.
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Pele’s coffin has now been placed at Santos Stadium
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A number of fans gathered to pay their respects
Pelé was one of the most successful and talented players to ever grace the sport of football.
He won three World Cups and reportedly scored 1,279 goals throughout his career, and fans paid tribute in the wake of his passing.
Pele’s coffin has now been placed in the Vila Belmiro, home of Santos, which is the club where he has spent the vast majority of his career.
He will rest in state for 24 hours before being buried on Tuesday at the Ecumenical Necropolis Memorial.
Fans could also be seen with fireworks and flares, as the hearse carrying his coffin was surrounded by those who loved him.
He will forever be remembered as a true football icon having made so many people fall in love with the sport.
Fans took to the streets to pay their respects
He will be greatly missed by the world of football
In honor of Pelé, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced his intention to call on all countries in the world to name a stadium after him.
Speaking to reporters in Brazil, he was quoted by the Press Association: “We are going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pelé.”
The likes of Neymar and Ronaldo have paid their own tributes to the former striker, with the footballing world now in mourning.
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