The transfer of the body of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, started around 2 am this Monday (2). The king is being taken from Albert Einstein Hospital, south of São Paulo, to Vila Belmiro, in Santos.
The 83km route is being carried out by Anchieta. At least 4 scouts on Harley Davidson motorcycles are ahead of the shuttle car. The Military Police also follow the route.
Pelé passed away last Thursday (29) due to the progression of colon cancer that led to multiple organ failure. Since then, his body has remained in the hospital, where it was embalmed.
Fans bid farewell to the King
In front of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, fans of the King were waiting for the departure of the body to show their affection and say a final goodbye.
Tiago Gueiros, 41, is from Santos and influenced by his father, despite not having seen Pelé play, he developed a fondness for the eternal number 10 shirt. time,” he explains.
In Vila Belmiro, the wake will be open to the public from 10 am so that Pelé’s admirers can say goodbye. Afterwards, an official procession is planned to the Ecumenical Necropolis Memorial Cemetery, where the athlete of the century will be buried.
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