'Eternal King Pele says goodbye in Vila Belmiro': Football legend laid to rest at home of long-time club Santos

Sao Paulo [Brazil], January 3 (ANI): Footballing maestro Pele was laid to rest at Vila Belmiro, the home ground of Santos FC where he spent the majority of his club career, from 1956 to 1974.

According to Goal.com, a public ceremony took place from January 2, Monday, through to the morning of January 3. His public funeral started at Santos' home stadium on Monday. His coffin was placed on the pitch and fans were allowed t