Pele's wake begins at Santos stadium
An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects on Monday to football legend Pele with a 24-hour wake at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away with his exploits.
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Pele’s funeral rites begin today at ex-club, Santos
The funeral of Brazil legend, Pele will be held today at the home of his former club, Santos, after the World Cup winner died at the age of 82, with president Jair Bolsonaro declaring three days of mourning after the news.
How Pele transformed football minnows Santos into a world great
Santos had won trophies before Pele signed, but his arrival prompted a long and sensational run of victories that over little more than a decade turned the medium-sized Brazilian club into one of the greatest names in world football.
How Pele transformed soccer minnows Santos into a world great
Santos had won trophies before Pele signed, but his arrival prompted a long and sensational run of victories that over little more than a decade turned the medium-sized Brazilian club into one of the greatest names in world football.
Portugal coach Santos leaves job after World Cup exit
LLISBON: Fernando Santos has left his job as Portugal coach after his team lost to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said on Thursday (Dec 15). The Portuguese suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Morocco in Qatar on Saturday, after Santos started with the country's all-time record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo on the substitutes' bench. "After one of the best participations ever by the national team in the final stages of the World Cup...FPF and Fernando Santos understand this is the right moment to start a new cycle," the FPF said in a statement. Santos, who has been widely criticised for his tactics, became Portugal coach in 2014 and led the country in 109 matches. They won the European Championship in 2016 and UEFA's inaugural Nations League in 2018-19. "In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories," FPF said. "It was an honour to have a coach and a person like Fernando Santos as the head of the national team." FPF said its board would now start the process of selecting a new manager.
Portugal and Fernando Santos to go separate ways after World Cup disappointment - reports
Fernando Santos is set to leave his job as Portugal coach after his team lost to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, according to reports.
Santos leaves Portugal role after World Cup exit
Fernando Santos has departed his role as Portugal head coach following the team's shock World Cup quarter-final defeat to Morocco, the country's football federation (FPF) announced.
Santos quits as Portugal coach after World Cup exit - official
Santos and the FPF agreed "to end the journey of great success that began in September 2014".