Pele’s Funeral Is Scheduled For Monday, Tuesday

Funerals for the late football legend Pele are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

A wake will be held on Monday, according to his former club, and his body will be buried on Tuesday at the Santos home where he captivated the world.

“The wake for the greatest footballer of all time will be held in Urbano Caldeira Stadium, better known as the Vila Belmiro, where he enchanted the world,” Santos football club said in a Thursday statement, adding that Pele would then get a funeral procession through the city’s streets before a private burial ceremony.

Pele, who died on Thursday at the age of 82, will be transported from Albert Einstein’s Hospital to Villa His Vermiro Estadio His Urbano His Caldeira on Monday morning, where the coffin will be placed in the center of the pitch. We plan to wake up around 10am. Anyone wishing to pay their final tribute to the football king enters through two gates, away from politicians and authorities.

The Daily Mail UK reports that the ceremony will continue until 10am on Tuesday 3 January, with a parade taking place in the streets of Santos.

It passes through Channel 6, where Pele’s 100-year-old mother Celeste lives, before heading to the Ecumenical Necropolis Memorial for a private funeral reserved for his family.

According to the Daily Mail UK, press can be accessed at Gate 20, pre-registration via email is required, and rules will be announced on the club’s official website.

Pele, who had been hospitalized since the end of November, died at the age of 82 after a long battle with colon cancer. Legend’s daughter, Kelly Nascimento, confirmed Pele’s death, writing in a social media post: we love you infinitely rest in peace. “

Pele’s official Twitter account also had a message for her 3 million followers.
“Inspiration and love shaped the journey of King Pele, who passed away peacefully today. Love, love and forever.”

In 1958 he won at the age of 17, again four years later in Chile, and in 1970 he won his legendary third time in Mexico.

Pele has scored 1,282 goals in his 1,366 games in his football career. This includes his 77 goals in 92 appearances for his national team.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.