Pelé’s fame made him an idol in different sectors of Brazilian society. One of them, that of entities and associations, and the other, of companies and institutions, each remember how the King of Football made himself and is present in their actions.
In 2020, the three-time world champion said he still insisted on getting involved with good causes, “whether with NGOs, public institutions or with my sponsors”. “This is part of my legacy and I applaud other footballing legends who have followed suit,” he said.
The Pequeno Príncipe Hospital, for example, remembered the support offered by the number 10 of the Brazilian team to help in the treatment of young people and children. The institution has Flavia Arantes do Nascimento, daughter of the King, as advisory counselor.
“Pelé’s legacy is eternal. Not just for the 3 World Cups he won. Pelé’s legacy is also eternal for every life he helped Little Prince transform through his support of the largest pediatric hospital in Brazil”, says publication .
UN Brazil wrote that Pelé was a Goodwill Ambassador at Rio-92. “Edson Arantes do Nascimento died at the age of 82 as one of the greatest athletes of all time. In the early 1990s, at the invitation of the UN, he served as Goodwill Ambassador at the Rio92 Conference”.
Even the Brazilian Army released photos of Pelé during the period he enlisted in the Armed Forces.
The Instituto Reação, a non-governmental organization that promotes human development and social inclusion through sport, founded by former judoka Flávio Canto, wrote that Pelé “was one of those responsible for Brazilians’ love of football”.
Along the same lines, Adidas Brasil thanked the King of Football “for teaching us to love the game”.
The Verde Amarelo Movement, responsible for the official supporters of the Brazilian Paralympics, also honored the King.
“Brazil died today. It’s not an exaggeration or our passion for the national team. It’s the country itself. The definition of what we understand by being Brazilian, before the world and ourselves, ceases to exist along with the King. They will always refer to us like Brazil, land of PELÉ He invented us as a people, says publication.
The CNI (National Confederation of Industry), recalled the actions against poverty promoted by Pelé through the institution The Pelé Foundation.
“The death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, King Pelé, is an irreparable loss not only for football, but for world sport as a whole.
Considered the greatest footballer of all time, Pelé used his global prestige to develop and support projects of a social nature, such as The Pelé Foundation, an institution that works together with NGOs from several countries that develop actions against poverty, through projects educational programs aimed at low-income youth.
Another example in this field is the Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute, headquartered in Curitiba/PR, which develops studies with a view to obtaining advances in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses that affect the health of children and adolescents.
On behalf of the Brazilian industry, we offer our condolences to all family, friends and admirers, wishing that everyone finds spiritual comfort in this time of so much pain and sadness”, said Robson Braga de Andrade, president of CNI.
Puma also released a photo of Pelé, with the phrase “Forever O Rei”.
Abit (Brazilian Association of the Textile and Apparel Industry) highlighted how much the idol honored the textile and apparel industry, for his talent and race with the shirts of Santos, the Brazilian national team and Cosmos.
“Pelé, the greatest football player of all time and one of the best known Brazilians and people around the world, is an example for all of us. On the pitch, in life and in the fight against illness, he was always a warrior, he never gave up and gave lessons in courage and dignity.
His name promoted Brazil and globally spread the main virtues of our people. He also honored the textile and clothing industry, with the sweat worthy of his talent and race in the uniforms of his beloved Santos and the Brazilian National Team.
Our condolences to family members, friends, the huge Santos fans and all Brazilians who lost their King of Football”, said Fernando Valente Pimentel, president of Abit.
On its Instagram profile, the Cristo Redentor Archdiocesan Sanctuary recalled the Thanksgiving mass for the 80th birthday of the greatest player of all time, in 2020.
Abert (Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters) mourned Pelé’s death. “Edson Arantes do Nascimento, King Pelé, will have his reign eternalized not only in the history of Brazilian football, but also in international football.
Elected Player of the Century in 2000, Pelé was recognized as the greatest footballer of all time. Mineiro de Três Corações, Pelé still played the role of Minister of Sport in the government of Fernando Henrique Cardoso, in 1995.
In this moment of pain, Abert joins Pelé’s friends and family, with a special thanks for the importance that this great sportsman had for Brazilian and world history”, said Flávio Lara Resende, president of the association.
Founded in 1962, the foundation represents more than 3,000 private radio and television stations in the country.
CAU/BR (Architecture and Urbanism Council of Brazil) wrote that Pelé is eternal, and recalled the King’s meeting with Oscar Niemeyer. “It was a historic moment that marked the delivery of a project by the architect for the monument that would be — but was not — built in the courtyard of the Pelé Museum”, says an excerpt from the publication.
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