Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to change the stadium’s official name to “Edson Arantes do Nascimento - Rei Pele” — the three-time world champion’s full name, plus “King Pele,” his nickname. Rio de Janeiro: Football’s greatest living legend, Pele, could add another to his long list of accolades: the Rio de Janeiro state legislature has voted to rename Brazil’s iconic Maracana …
Football’s greatest living legend, Pele, could add another to his long list of accolades: the Rio de Janeiro state legislature has voted to rename Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium for him. Lawmakers voted Tuesday to change the stadium’s official name to “Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Rei Pele” — the three-time world champion’s full name, plus “King Pele,” his nickname. The …
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