Pele's funeral to be held in his hometown Santos on this day

Updated : Jan 03, 2023 17:41
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AP

The stadium where Brazilian soccer great Pele played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday.

Santos, the club where Pele played in Brazil, said in a statement that the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo.

Also read: Pele: Football Icon, Brazilian Hero & Sporting Legend

Santos said the coffin carrying the three-time World Cup champion will leave Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo early Monday morning and will be placed in the centre circle of the field.

The fans can pay their last respect, starting Monday at 10 am local time.

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