Fifa boss Gianni Infantino appears to take selfie next to Pele’s coffin as fans form 1km queue for Brazil icon’s funeral
GIANNI INFANTINO appeared to take a selfie while standing by Pele’s open casket.
The Fifa president has been in Santos for the great Brazilian’s funeral.
APGianni Infantino takes a selfie with Lima[/caption]
The Mega AgencyInfantino offered condolences to Pele’s widow Marcia Aoki[/caption]
Fans formed a queue of over 1km to pay their respects to the man labelled “The King”.
Infantino, 52, was pictured offering condolences to Pele’s devastated widow Marcia Aoki.
Shortly after doing so, he was snapped appearing to smile for a selfie by Pele’s coffin.
Infantino was taking a picture alongside Pele’s former Santos team-mate Lima.
Pele, who died aged 82 last Thursday, was laid in an open casket in the middle of the pitch at Santos’ Vila Belmiro Stadium.
In addition to Infantino, the chiefs of Brazil’s and South America’s football federations were present.
Infantino also offered condolences to Pele’s son Edinho.
Amid the period of mourning, the Fifa president revealed that he would be asking every country to make a special gesture for the late three-time World Cup winner.
GettyPele’s son Edinho receives condolences from Infantino[/caption]
He said: “We’re going to ask every country to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele.
“We’re here with great sadness. Pele is eternal. He’s a global icon of football.
“Future generations have to know and remember who Pele was.”
Following the 24 hour mourning period, Pele’s funeral procession will pass through the streets of Sao Paulo later today – including past the house of his mum Celeste, 100.
He will then be laid to rest in a private ceremony.
AFPThe three-time World Cup winner passed away last Thursday[/caption]
