People from all walks of life in Brazil will today November 19 2024 come out in their large numbers from the streets of Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, Brazilia to Celebrate National “KING PELE DAY” in honour of Edson Arante do Nascimento popularly known as PELE for his Outstanding Achievements and Contributions in the Field of Soccer beyond the shores of Brazil.
Apart from this year’s celebration, November 19 of Every Year will be celebrate as National ‘KING PELE DAY”, To Pay Tribute to the Late Soccer Great who dedicated his entire life to the Game of Soccer.
Brazilian President, Luis Inacia Lula da Silva, on Tuesday, 2 July 2024 through a Government Official Publication passed the Law that Sanctioned the Day as National Tribute to the Three time World Cup Winner who has brought recognitions and fame to the country and put Brazil on the World Soccer Map.
The National King Pele Day that will be celebrate on November 19 of every year marks the date the soccer great scored what he considered the 1000th goal Santos winner from a penalty spot in a 2 – 1 win against Iconic Vasco da Gama at the Maracana Stadium in 1969 in his illustrious football career.
The match was momentarily interrupted as Supporters Invaded the Pitch to Celebrate O Rei’s ( The King’s achievements).
Edson Arante do Nascimento popularly known as Pele used the celebration for that goal to make a rare somewhat Political Speech in which he told reporters on the pitch that Brazil should take care of its Children.
Pele considered as one of the Greatest Player Brazil has ever Produced won his last World Cup the following year as part of the legendary 1970 Brazil team which paraded talented, skillful and greatest players of all time.
Edson Arante do Nascimento popularly known as Pele who won the World Cup for Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970 died on December 29, 2020 at the age of 82.
Even in death Pele still remain one of famous, greatest, best dribbler and skilful player of our time that came out of Brazil as a Gift to the World.
