Kely and Ana Flávia Nascimento, daughters of Pelé, used social networks to thank the tribute paid to their father by the CBF before the game between Palmeiras and Flamengo, in the Super Cup final, at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, in Brasília, this Saturday (28) . This was the first official game on the entity’s calendar after the king’s death on December 29.
The daughters of Pelé and CBF president Ednaldo Pereira entered the field with the World Cup cups won by the king in 1958, 1962 and 1970. The players wore shirts with the number 10 printed on their chests and applauded the king’s daughters. A large flag was raised in the stands with a picture of Pelé.
Kely said that a lot went through her head during the tribute and that it was incredible to hold the 1958 cup. “I know what [a taça] meant to him. It was really cool and well done. I hope he’s looking and he’s proud of us and he’s enjoying what he’s seeing,” said Kely, moved.
Flávia, who was also emotional, recalled that it is a difficult moment because this Sunday (29th) marks one month since her father’s death, but at the same time she knows the importance of participating in the tribute to Pelé because he loved it. “The greatest legacy he left was love, there’s nothing more beautiful than seeing this stadium full and everyone cheering. The game was very special with many goals, and he always said that a good game is a game with a goal. The greatest tribute what could have is today’s game”, said Flávia.
The two posted the same photo on Instagram together holding the cups and thanking CBF. “How much emotion, what a tribute, just gratitude,” wrote Flávia in the caption. “So much emotion, so much gratitude, I don’t even know what to say. The presence of the three cups [do Mundo] it was a surprise from CBF and FIFA”, posted Kely.
“All I know is that holding the 1958 cup, which started everything, which changed the trajectory of his life and consequently of Brazil in the world, was one of the most emotional moments of my life”, wrote Kely.
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