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Bad Bunny Honors Pelé in Brazil With 1966 World Cup Jacket and Onstage Lyric Change

Pelé’s camp publicly endorsed the tribute, with the jacket’s owner noting it was returned in its original condition.

Overview

  • During two shows on Feb. 20–21 at São Paulo’s Allianz Parque, Bad Bunny wore a jacket Pelé used at the 1966 World Cup in England.
  • The piece was lent by Alambrado Futebol e Cultura, whose owner, Cássio Brandão, holds more than 7,000 soccer items, including 115 from Pelé.
  • The artist also revised a line in his song Monaco to reference “scoring a goal after Pelé and Maradona” instead of “Messi and Maradona.”
  • Brandão said the jacket was handled carefully and “came back only with sweat,” describing it as returned in the same condition and suitcase.
  • Pelé’s official Instagram posted a thank-you on Feb. 22, and coverage noted the gesture renewed interest in the Brazilian icon among younger fans.