Still on leave, players from the current Santos squad went to Vila Belmiro to say goodbye to Pelé, the King of Football; funeral will last 24 hours
Players on the current squad saints arrived at Vila Belmiro at the beginning of the evening of this Monday, 02, to say goodbye to Skin. The funeral of the King of Football, killed last Thursday, December 29, will last 24 hours – until Tuesday morning – and is open to the public.
Among the athletes from Peixe was the Venezuelan Yeferson Soteldo, current owner of the number 10 shirt of the alvinegro club. He commented on the honor of wearing the number and highlighted the greater responsibility at Santos.
I have a lot of respect for this number since I arrived. I will continue to represent and respect, but it will be a responsibility, and I will assume it as I always have.”said Soteldo.
Young people Leonardo Marcos and angeloin addition to the newly signed defender Messiah, also attended the stadium for the ceremony. The delegation of the under-20 team, which will compete in the Copinha, participated in the event at the end of the afternoon to pay homage to the King.
“He will be eternal in our lives and in our hearts. It’s an honor to be playing for my favorite club, where Pelé played. It is sad to lose him, but to thank him for everything he has done for Brazil and for football. Its importance is essential. Without him, the Meninos da Vila would not exist”, said Ângelo, formed at the base of Santos.
Source: sportbuzz
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