Santos pay tribute to neighbouring city in Paulistão derby | OneFootball

Santos prepares a series of special tributes to celebrate the 494th anniversary of São Vicente, the third city with the highest number of club members in the country, behind only São Paulo and Santos. The celebrations will take place during the classic match this Thursday at 7:30 PM at Vila Belmiro, in a game valid for the 4th round of the Paulista Championship.

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Customized Uniform

The Peixe players will take the field with customized uniforms, featuring a commemorative patch alluding to the city of São Vicente. Additionally, the athletes' names on the uniforms will be replaced by references to important places and personalities from the municipality. Forward Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, will have a special highlight by wearing the jersey with the symbolic number "494," clearly alluding to the city's anniversary.

Institutional Video and Participation of Authorities

The tribute program also includes the screening of an institutional video aimed at portraying the deep and historical relationship between the municipality of São Vicente and Santos FC. Characters and representatives from the city will also be present at Vila Belmiro during the pre-game celebrations, reinforcing the bond between the two entities.

President and Mayor Highlight the Importance of the Historical Connection

"São Vicente is the third city in the country with the highest number of members. This is extremely significant for Santos FC. The tribute marks this historical connection the Club has with the municipality. Congratulations to our dear Vicentinos," declared Santos FC President, Marcelo Teixeira.

In response, the Mayor of São Vicente, Kayo Amado, expressed his emotion: "This is all very emotional for me. I thank the sensitivity of Santos Futebol Clube for honoring São Vicente. It is the greatest team in the World honoring the First City of Brazil."

São Vicente and Santos FC: A Relationship That Transcends Geography

The connection between Santos FC and São Vicente, recognized as the first city in Brazil, goes beyond geographical proximity. The municipality hosts one of the main tourist spots dedicated to the King of Football, the Pelé Pier, an integral part of the Football Tourist Route of the State Government of São Paulo. São Vicente was also a pioneer in honoring the greatest player in football history by naming an educational unit, AMEI Rei Pelé, which currently serves over 600 students.

Other Milestones That Solidify the Partnership

Other important milestones reinforce this historical bond. The Educational Unit Pastor Joaquim Rodrigues da Silva (Náutica III), where Neymar Jr. studied in his childhood, has a sports court named "Go for it, Neymar Jr." Additionally, the Dondinho Sports Complex, a gymnasium in the city, was named in honor of the father of the eternal King Pelé. Historical club idols, such as Pepe and Mengálvio, also have strong ties with São Vicente. In 1972, Pelé was awarded the title of Citizen of São Vicente, further consolidating the union between the club, its idols, and the First City of Brazil.

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