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"Brazil Honors Pele's Legacy with Iconic Shirt Projection in Rio on Anniversary"

Brazil commemorated the one-year anniversary of football legend Pele's death by projecting an image of his Brazilian shirt onto the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The tribute included a message from Pope Francis, honoring Pele's positive traits as a sportsman and his indelible legacy. Pele, who passed away at 82, is remembered as one of the greatest footballers of all time, with a career total of 1,282 goals in 1,366 games and 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil.

via Daily Mail|

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"Brazil Honors Pelé's Legacy with Christ the Redeemer Tribute on Anniversary of His Passing"

Brazil commemorated the first death anniversary of soccer icon Pelé by illuminating the Christ the Redeemer statue with his jersey number. Tributes included a message from Pope Francis, ceremonies at the Museu Pelé and Pelé's birthplace, and a tribute by Santos FC. FIFA honored him with a video, and the Michaelis dictionary added "Pelé" as an adjective to describe someone "exceptional, incomparable, unique." Pelé is remembered as one of soccer's greatest players, alongside Maradona, Messi, and Ronaldo.

via The Associated Press|

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