SAO PAULO – Edson Arantes do Nascimento ‘Pelé’ On Thursday, he sent a statement of support to Santos, of whom he is his greatest idol, stating that he would have liked to be on the pitch of the Maracana stadium this Saturday to help the side reach the fourth Copa Libertadores title.
Santos, who has already won the 1962, 1963 and 2011 editions, will compete against Palmeiras.
“Santistas from all over Brazil, this opportunity to talk to you seems easy, but it isn’t. You, Santistas like me, are shaking here,” said Pele, who turned 80 on October 23, to fans and fans. the plow. posted a video on their social networks.
“Imagine, you, who loves football, who loves football, if you were in my place. I wanted to help Santos, but everything has its time. We are going to strengthen, we will be together, for Santos to bring this championship. and that victory for us, ”added Pelé.
Due to his health concerns and being a person at risk amid the covid-19 pandemic, idol Santos will not be able to go to the Maracana to witness the Libertadores’ finale.
Pelé joined Santos and celebrated on the field the title he won at the Pacaembú Stadium in Sao Paulo in 2011 against the Uruguayan Peñarol, the third of the São Paulo port team in the continental tournament and this time led on the field by forward Neymar , who was later transferred to Barcelona in Spain.
Santos’ first two conquests in the Libertadores, those of 1962 and 1963, with Pelé as the team’s emblem.
Last Thursday, Palmeiras held their first practice session in Rio de Janeiro with Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira, finalizing details to set up his starting roster, while Santos practiced lowering Coach Cuca’s orders for the second time in Rio de Janeiro and beyond. his probable attunement is always not determining.