(MENAFN) Iranian football clubs are going to hold a minute of silence in respect of Pele.
The Brazilian icon died at the age of 82 on the 29th of December.
A minute's silence is going to be held in games on matchday 15 of Iran Professional League, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
FIFA, in unity with the family and friends of the late Brazilian football icon Pele, has urged upon all rivalry organizers thru the world to hold a minute of silence before every football game this approaching weekend as well as the week thereafter.
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, in a letter to all Member Associations, stated that “On Dec. 29, 2022, the world of football lost its King. Edson Arantes do Nascimento – affectionately known to the football community and to everyone beyond as Pele – was a footballing icon like no other.”
“In solidarity with his family and friends, the Brazilian Football Association, Brazil and all football fans who loved him so dearly, the flags at FIFA headquarters will be flown at half-mast, and FIFA calls upon all competition organizers to hold a minute of silence ahead of every football match this upcoming weekend and the week thereafter,” she added.
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