Maria do Socorro Azevedo recently make waves on internet as she claimed that she is Pele’s biological daughter and now had no option but to request the exhumation of Pel’s body to resolve the situation as Pele passed away on 29 December 2022 aged 82 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Who Is Maria do Socorro Azevedo?
Maria do Socorro Azevedo recently appeared on a TV show in Brazil where she openly talked about her belief that she is the daughter of the renowned footballer, Pele. During her interview, she stated that her intention behind coming forward with this information was not to gain any financial benefits from him.
According to Maria, her late mother had never informed Pele about her pregnancy that came from their brief relationship in Sao Luis, located in the state of Maranhao, Brazil.
Maria do Socorro Azevedo Born In
Maria do Socorro Azevedo is from the state of Piaui in north-east Brazil. In 2019, while working as a maid in Sao Paulo, she made the decision to undergo a DNA test. If Maria do Socorro Azevedo is confirmed as Pele’s eighth child, she will also be able to a share of the estate that her siblings are receiving.
Pele divided his estate among his family members. His widow, Marica Aoki received 30% of it while his children got 60% to share among themselves. Two of his grandchildren received 10% each.
Who Was Pele?
Pelé whose who was born on October 23, 1940. His father was Dondinho and he had a brother named Zoca. He stood at a height of 1.73 meters (5 feet 8 inches).
Throughout his life, he had three spouses: Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi (married from 1966 to 1982), Marcia Aoki (married in 2016) and Assíria Lemos Seixas (married from 1994 to 2008).
Pelé had a total of seven children, including Edinho and Joshua Nascimento. He was known for his career as a footballer and his humanitarian work. He passed away on December 29, 2022, at the age of 82 in São Paulo, Brazil. Pelé’s resting place is the Memorial Necrópole Ecumênica in Santos, São Paulo.
