‘SuperCopa Rei’ Renamed In Honour of Pele in Brazilian Super Cup
The renaming of Brazil’s Super Cup to “SuperCopa Rei” in honor of Pele adds a significant historical and cultural dimension to the competition. The decision to pay tribute to the legendary footballer, who played a pivotal role in Brazil’s football history and achieved unparalleled success, emphasizes the lasting impact of his legacy. By renaming the Super Cup after Pele, the country’s Football Confederation (CBF) aims to preserve the memory of Brazilian football and ensure that future generations continue to recognize and celebrate the contributions of great football idols. This renaming also serves as a way to perpetually honor the “King of football” and acknowledge his enduring influence on the sport. Overall, the renaming of the Super Cup to “SuperCopa Rei” not only adds more value to the competition but also serves as a fitting and meaningful tribute to a footballing icon.
The Super Cup of Brazil has been officially renamed the “SuperCopa Rei” in commemoration of the legendary Pele, as announced by the country’s Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday. This prestigious tournament serves as the opening event for the Brazilian football season and features a matchup between the winners of the Brazilian Serie A and the champions of the Copa do Brasil.
This Sunday’s Super Cup in Belo Horizonte will see league champions Palmeiras facing off against cup winners São Paulo. Commonly known as “O Rei” (The King), Pele’s remarkable legacy includes scoring 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil and establishing himself as one of the all-time greatest players. Regrettably, the three-time World Cup winner passed away at the age of 82 in 2022.
CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues emphasized, “Pele deserves all the tributes,” adding, “His legacy will always be revered by the CBF. The Supercopa Rei is a way of giving even more importance to the competition…The idea of calling the competition Supercopa Rei is within the context of utmost importance for the CBF, which is to preserve the memory of Brazilian football, to ensure that new generations do not lose the reference of the great football idols, in this case, the greatest reference of all time.”
The upcoming game serves as another means for us to perpetually honor the King of football, Pele, and pay our respects to his unrivaled impact on the sport.
