Athletistic/ Football. Santos has temporarily retired Pele’s No. 10, UOL reports. Santos president Andres Rueda will submit a proposal to the club’s advisory board to issue the number permanently.
It is reported that the number ten shirt will not be used until a final decision is made.
The legendary Brazilian striker played for Santos from 1956 to 1974, where he became Brazilian champion 6 times, won the National Cup 5 times, the Libertadores Cup twice.
Yesterday, the twenty-ninth of December, Pelé died at the age of 82. Pelé has been battling colon cancer for a few months.
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