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Rio backs off plan to rename Maracana stadium for Pele
The Rio de Janeiro state legislature backed down Tuesday from plans to rename Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium for football legend Pele, after the proposal triggered controversy. The post Rio backs
Brazil Divided on Renaming Maracanã Stadium after Pelé
Brazilians would agree that Pelé is the greatest soccer player ever, but they differ on renaming the historic Maracanã stadium in his honor. The stadium’s name could soon change if
Rio Lawmakers Rename Iconic Maracana Stadium after Pele
Rio de Janeiro’s state legislators on Monday renamed the world-famous Maracanã stadium after Brazilian football legend, Pelé. The officials voted in favour of the change on 9 March, in a
Pele Congratulates Ronaldo on Official Goals ‘Record’
Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward’s hat-trick against Cagliari took him past the Brazilian legend’s tally of goals scored in official matches. Ronaldo netted three times inside the
