The FIFA president wants to pay tribute to the Brazilian legend by honoring him around the world. Present in Santos for the funeral of ''King'' Pelé, the president of Fifa declared that he wanted to rename a stadium in the name of Pelé in each country of the world. In any case, this is what FIFA will ask of its member countries. “ Pele is eternal. It is normal that Fifa pays tribute to him as the ''King'' deserves. And we are going to ask all federations to respect a minute of silence and the
Present in Santos for the funeral of ''King'' Pelé, the president of Fifa declared that he wanted to rename a stadium in the name of Pelé in each country of the world.
In any case, this is what FIFA will ask of its member countries.
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Pele is eternal.
It is normal that Fifa pays tribute to him as the ''King'' deserves.
And we are going to ask all federations to respect a minute of silence and the 211 countries that support us to name a stadium in Pelé's name.
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