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Cremation ceremonies and a view of the stadium: these are the details of Pele's burial Israel today

12/30/2022, 6:02:58 AM


The legendary Brazilian will be buried later this week in a cemetery that overlooks the stadium where he played with his team • Thousands of people are expected to participate in the funeral procession • The ceremony will be limited and will be held in the presence of family only

The football world bows its head after Pele passed away, and today (Friday) more details about the Brazilian's last path were revealed.

Contrary to early estimates, the funeral ceremony itself, which will take place this Tuesday, will be limited and include only his family members.

The funeral of the soccer legend will be televised in Brazil, and possibly around the world.

Tens of thousands are expected to attend the funeral procession, in addition to the millions who will watch it around the world.

At the same time, another ceremony is expected to take place in his memory, which will be held at Villa Balmeiro, Santos' ground that has 16,068 seats.

According to reports in Brazil, Pele will be buried in an upstairs burial in the structure overlooking the stadium, which he chose in 2003.

He will be buried on floor number nine, which he chose in memory of his father, and the site is expected to become an attraction for many tourists who come to the country.

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