The biggest idol in the history of Santos, King Pele turns 82 this Sunday
Best football player of all time wore the number 10 shirt of Peixe for 18 years, won 45 titles for the Vila Belmiro team and scored 1,091 goals in 1,116 games
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, King Pelé, turns 82 this Sunday, October 23. The King of Football lifted 45 cups wearing the Santos shirt. The main conquests were Libertadores and Mundial of 1962 and 1963. With 18 years of history for Peixe, he scored 1,091 goals in 1,116 games.
In this Saturday's classic against Corinthians, Peixe prepared a series of tributes to the eternal number 10: the teams' warm-up featured a light show on the lawn. In the center of the field messages appeared for the King of Football.
During the entrance of the players, three flags were opened, a great tribute that moved everyone. After the performance of the National Anthem, more visual effects on the field to brighten up the date. During the break, Partner Rei had the opportunity to participate very closely in the actions. A very different shot on goal, from the midfield, that Pelé tried in the 1970 World Cup, one of the most memorable images in the history of football.
The health of the King and new position at Santos
In September 2021, Pele underwent surgery to remove a colon tumor. Since then, he has been hospitalized with some frequency for chemotherapy sessions. On August 29, the King appeared on his social media to say that he was fine and taking care of himself.
Santos disclosed in the minutes of the Management Committee that it settles the last details to hire King Pelé, the greatest idol in the club's history, as a special advisor. The agreement was unanimously approved by the members of the Fish Management Committee at a meeting held in August.
With poor health, the King has not yet been able to visit CT Rei Pelé, but the Santos top hat has been in direct contact. Peixe understands that it will hardly have King Pelé in club actions, but sees the possibility of honoring the greatest player in history in a new "position", which this time will be paid.
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