Almost two years after the death of Peleon the afternoon of June 21, the death of the mother of O’Rei, Celeste Arantesthis is what the club informed Saints of Brazil through their social networks.
In a statement accompanied by a photo in which you can see Pelé and his mother, both quite young, they declared mourning in the institution for three days in memory of Celeste Arantes.
“The Santos Futbol Club deeply regrets the death of Celeste Arantes do Nascimento, mother of our eternal King. The club declared official mourning for three days and the flag flew at half-mast,” the club reported.
Reports in Brazil indicate that Pelé’s mother had been in a local hospital for several days, but so far the family has not made any statement in this regard, so the exact cause of her death is completely unknown.
“It has been 101 years of an inspiring life story. From a black woman who has faced the infinite adversities of life for the sake of her family. Rest in peace, the Queen. The affection, admiration and gratitude of the Holy Nation last forever,” Santos concluded.
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