Closed for 48 years, the mystery of Pele's locker at the Santos stadium / Inside it a secret object

2023-01-04 08:14:19, Sport CNA

Closed for 48 years, the mystery of Pele's locker at the Santos stadium /

That of Pele, born Edson Arantes do Nascimiento, was one of the most iconic figures in football history. A legend capable of scoring 740 goals in official matches, between Brazil, Santos and New York Cosmos, the club with which he ended his career. Not to mention the 3 world championships won with the Selecao (1958, 1962 and 1970), which make him the absolute holder of this record. Even off the field, Pele's greatness was felt. An intense life shaped by goals, achievements and legendary stories. A story, that of the Brazilian champion, characterized by an atmosphere of magic that has fascinated and continues to fascinate the world, even after his death. And this time, the mysterious story of Santos' locker room comes into focus.

Në këtë kuptim, janë treguar episode dhe kuriozitete të ndryshme për mitin e Pele. Më misteriozi është historia e një dollapi: ai i dhomës së zhveshjes te Santos, brenda stadiumit Vila Belmiro. Faktet datojnë që në 2 tetor 1974. Pas ndeshjes kundër Ponte Pretës, Pele vendosi diçka brenda një kutie. Më pas e futi kutinë brenda dollapit, të cilit i hoqi çelësin. Identiteti i objektit ka mbetur gjithmonë mister me vullnetin e Pele, i cili kishte treguar qëllimin e tij për ta mbajtur të fshehtë. Ndeshja kundër Ponte Preta përkoi me paraqitjen e tij të fundit për Santos, me të cilën Edson Arantes do Nascimiento shënoi 643 gola në 660 ndeshje.

No one, not even within the club, is aware of the nature of the mystery surrounding the closet. Moreover, it has never been opened since 1974. No one has the key. Over the years, the closet has undergone maintenance, but has always remained intact. An object, the one hidden by Pele, that contributes to make his figure even more magical.

The defender of Santos Andrès Rueda spoke about this: "We never thought of opening it. We will talk to the family and see what to do." The closet is one of the attractions included in the tour dedicated to 10 carioca immortals inside the museum of Santos. Rogerio Zilli, the curator of the collection, has further added to the mystery: "He always said that as long as the club kept it, he would have been very lucky."