Finalist of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, Santos prepared a tribute to Pelé. The shirts that the Peixe athletes will wear in the decision will have on the back, above the numbers, the writing “#VIDALONGAAOREI”, in addition to a crown.
TRIBUTE TO KING PELÉ! ????
A hashtag #VIDALONGAAOREI will be present non-uniform two #Boys from the village in the big decision of #Copinha22. pic.twitter.com/Cn60G2c33f
— Santos Futebol Clube (@SantosFC) January 24, 2022
At 81, Pele has been undergoing treatment to fight cancer. Last year, the King underwent surgery to remove the tumor, but new tests detected a state of metastasis.
In addition to this action at the base, Santos promotes the so-called “Minuto 10” in all professional football matches. Always in the tenth minute of the game, a special video honoring Pelé is shown on the big screen in Vila Belmiro.
“We couldn’t and we can’t see Santos without Pelé, as well as Pelé without Santos. They are stories that intertwine and we always have to highlight, praise, remember. Pele and Santos are one thing”, said the president of the club, Andres Rueda.
Seeking their fourth title in the competition’s history, Santos will play in the Copinha final against rivals Palmeiras, this Tuesday, at 10 am, at Allianz Parque.
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