FIFA will ask every country to name a stadium after Pele: Gianni Infantino

Updated : Jan 10, 2023 12:41
|
AP

Speaking ahead of Pele's funeral on Monday, FIFA president, Gianni Infantino told journalists that FIFA will ask every country should name a stadium after Pele.

"We pay tribute to him by asking all the federations now to pay a minute of silence and tribute to Pele," he added.

Thousands of mourners paid their respects to Pele as his coffin was brought to the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos.

The Brazilian soccer great passed away after a battle with cancer. The three-time World Cup winner was 82.

Also read: Watch! Coffin of football legend Pele arrives in Santos for funeral

Gianni InfantinoFifaPelePele Dies

Recommended For You

editorji | Sports

Kohli, Gaikwad hundreds in vain as South Africa chase 359 to level ODI series

editorji | Sports

Fit-again Gill, Pandya picked for T20I series against South Africa

editorji | Sports

India's jersey for 2026 T20 World Cup revealed

editorji | Sports

Harshit Rana reprimanded for aggressive behaviour against South Africa's Brewis

editorji | Sports

Virat Kohli moves up to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings