Pele's wife to inherit 30% of his assets

Marcia Cibele Aoki, Pele's third and last wife | Photo Credit: AFP

FOOTBALL Pele's wife to inherit 30% of his assets

Shafic Kiyaga 16:09 - 08.03.2023

The remaining 70% will be divided among his children, including an unrecognized daughter. The recognition of the daughter will depend on the results of the DNA test.

Brazilian football legend Pele’s will has been revealed, stating that his widow, Marcia Cibele Aoki, will inherit 30% of his assets, which include a mansion in Guaruja and a stake in the Pele brand.

The remaining 70% will be divided among his children, including an unrecognized daughter. The recognition of the daughter will depend on the results of the DNA test.

According to Pele's lawyer, Luiz Kignel, the will mentions the possibility of another daughter, who has taken legal steps to be recognized as Pele's child.

A court in Sao Paulo ordered Pele to submit to a DNA test in September 2022, which will now be performed on one of his recognized children.

Pele’s estate includes other real estate holdings, but a complete inventory has not yet been made.

Pele, who battled cancer, passed away at the age of 82 in December 2022, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest football players of all time.

He won three World Cups with the Brazilian national team and scored a total of 1,281 goals in his career, earning him the nickname "The King of Football".

The revelation of Pele’s will has caused much speculation about the possible identity of the unrecognized daughter and the impact of the inheritance on Pele’s family.

Fans of the football legend are also interested in what will become of the Pele brand, which has become an iconic part of sports history.