The result of the DNA test of a Brazilian woman who asks to be recognized as the daughter of Pelé, who died almost a year ago at the age of 82, was negative, one of the football king’s heirs told AFP this Wednesday.
We already did the tests and it was confirmed that she is not our sister. We and she did them in a laboratory and it was confirmed that there is no relationship,” said Edinho, one of the seven children of the legendary former Brazilian forward.
The existence of the woman, about whose life very little is known, became publicly known in March, when part of the will of ‘O Rei’, the only three-time world champion soccer player (1958, 1962, 1970), was revealed.
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In the document, the ’10’ indicated the possibility of the existence of another daughter and that she would have the right to receive part of 70% of her assets, arranged for her other seven children, the widow’s lawyer explained to AFP at the time. of the former attacker.
The recognition depended on a DNA test that could not be carried out when the former forward was alive due to the pandemic and his health situation, lawyer Luiz Kignel stated at the time.
Edinho, 53 years old and in charge of administering the inheritance, assured that the result of the DNA test came out “maximum two months ago.”
The woman would have been the eighth recognized daughter of whom many consider the best soccer player in history, who died on December 29, 2022 in Sao Paulo as a result of cancer.
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Edinho, former goalkeeper and coach, also maintained that the process to inventory his father’s assets and proceed with the distribution is underway and is developing smoothly.
It takes place in a very natural way, with a lot of harmony between the brothers,” he noted. “With Márcia (Pele’s last wife, who owns 30% of the assets) there are no problems either. Everything that was determined by my father will be respected,” he added.
The soccer king’s fortune is estimated at 78 million reais (about 15.8 million dollars), according to local media. The family has not confirmed that amount or revealed any value.
The seven recognized children of King Pelé
King Pelé, whose real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was a legendary figure in the world of football, known both for his extraordinary skill on the field and for his personal life, which often continues to capture the public’s attention.
To date, Pelé has officially recognized seven children from different relationships. These children are Kelly Cristina, Edson, Jennifer, Joshua, Celeste, Sandra Machado and Flavia Kurtz. Sandra Machado, who died in 2006, was recognized by Pelé after a long legal battle, while the others have maintained a closer and more direct relationship with him.
The most recent case, involving the Brazilian woman whose DNA test came back negative, has been followed with interest by both football fans and the general public. If it had been positive, she would have been recognized as the eighth daughter of the former soccer player. These types of situations highlight not only the complexity of the personal lives of public figures, but also the curiosity and interest generated by their personal and family stories.
Pelé, throughout his life, was not only an icon in sport, but also a public figure whose personal life was subject to public scrutiny and fascination. This latest episode is one more example of how his legacy transcends the limits of football, touching on aspects of popular culture and personal history.
With information from Agence France-Presse
