04 Jan, 16:24 (IST)

While Neymar has been receiving a lot of flak for not attending Pele's funeral, his father attended the occasion instead of him. In an interview, Neymar's father said that his son asked him to attend the funeral in his absence. A sea of fans had gathered to pay their last respects to the Brazil legend who passed on December 30 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

03 Jan, 16:48 (IST)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that FIFA will ask every country to rename one of their stadiums in the name of Brazilian legend, Pele.

03 Jan, 10:59 (IST)

Thousands of fans have arrived at the Vila Belmiro Stadium to pay their final tribute to the Brazilian legend Pele.

02 Jan, 21:03 (IST)

As fans file past Pele's coffin inside the Vila Belmiro stadium, a large number of fans wait outside the stadium in massive queues. While waiting they sing songs praising the immortal legends of the late King of Football.

02 Jan, 19:32 (IST)

Celeste Arantes do Nascimento, mother of Pelé, is 100 years old and lives far from the spotlight in Santos. She is in ill-health yet arrived in the Vila Belmiro to pay his beloved son last respects.

02 Jan, 18:56 (IST)

The long wait of fans of bidding the late Brazilian legend one final goodbye finally comes to an end as Pele's open coffin is placed at the centre circle of the Vila Belmiro stadium. Fans have 24 hours to file past it before his funeral tomorrow.

02 Jan, 18:50 (IST)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arrived in Vila Belmiro to attend Late Pele's wake. He said that he hopes there will be a stadium in every country in the world named after Pelé: “all children need to know who that man was”.

02 Jan, 17:45 (IST)

Last minute preparations continue inside the Vila Belmiro stadium of Santos FC as Pele's coffin set to arrive within the next one hour for the 24-hour wake. Fans await to give the late Brazilian legend one final goodbye.

02 Jan, 15:29 (IST)

Brazilian legend Pele will be interred in a special mausoleum in a cemetery in Santos. Before that fans will bid good bye to the three-time World Cup winner. A 24-hour public wake will take place in Santos FC's stadium. Here are a few reactions of the fans. 

02 Jan, 15:03 (IST)

Watch an emotional video of fan narrating Pele's 1000th goal, as heard on radio commentary!

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Arguably one of the best ever to have played football, Pele is not doing too well, according to reports. The Brazil football legend had been admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo late November with a respiratory. With his cancer at an advanced stage, his family had gathered at the hospital on Christmas with his daughter posting a picture of him while writing, "We're still here, in the fight and in the faith. One more night together." Please check here for live updates regarding his health status. Tribute to Pele! Santos FC Adds Golden Crown to Their Badge in Honour of the Football Legend.

According to reports, the 82-year-old needs care for renal and cardiac dysfunction. Pele has been under treatment ever since a surgery to remove a tumour from his colon was done in September 2021. A Brazilian newspaper had reported that the legendary footballer was put on palliative care as chemotherapy was not working but that was denied by his family. Romario, Brazilian Football Legend, Wishes Pele Quick Recovery, Says, 'The World Is Praying For You'.

Tributes have poured in for the Brazil legend with Romario wishing him a speedy recovery. Pele has been under treatment but has been active on social media. He sent his regards to the Brazil team following their semifinal elimination at FIFA World Cup 2022. Also, he congratulated Argentina for their terrific win in the final against France and wrote, “Certainly Diego would be smiling today.”