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In the match against Botafogo this Sunday, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship, Santos pays tribute to King Pelé. The club will wear a special patch on their jersey in honor of the idol's 85th birthday.

The former player, who died on December 29, 2022, due to multiple organ failure resulting from the progression of colon cancer, would have celebrated his birthday on the 23rd (Thursday).

At Santos, Pelé formed unforgettable teams alongside Dorval, Mengálvio, Coutinho, and Pepe; he won two Libertadores, two World Cups, six Brazilian titles, three Rio-São Paulo Tournaments, and ten São Paulo Championships. The King also broke the 1000-goal mark for Peixe, scoring 1091 times in 1116 games.

He spent 18 years with the Alvinegro Praiano, from 1956 to 1974.

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In his career, he scored 1283 goals in 1366 matches played, with an average of 0.94 goals per game. Pelé was recognized not only for the goals or titles he won but for the enchanting way he played with the ball at his feet.

Santos vs. Botafogo

The match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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