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The amazing business Pelé got for Santos FC that will report fortunes to the club

The Brazilian legend has managed to get an extraordinary deal for his lifetime team Santos, the one that took him to the top of soccer’s world.

By Fredi Roman

The Brazilian legend has managed to get an extraordinary deal for his lifetime team Santos, the one that took him to the top of soccer’s world.
The Brazilian legend has managed to get an extraordinary deal for his lifetime team Santos, the one that took him to the top of soccer’s world.
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On January 30, Santos and Palmeiras will decide the 2020 Copa Libertadores title in the famous Maracaná Stadium. Both Brazilian clubs have eliminated fellow Argentina’s giants Boca Juniors and River Plate respectively in semifinals, leading to the first all-Brazilian final since 2006, in which Internacional defeated then defending champions Sao Paulo.

For this special match Santos will be launching an impressive sponsorship contract that was provided in some way by club’s legend Pele. The soccer icon has recently signed to appear in the worldwide popular video game Fortnite. Terms of the arrangement have not been published yet but it is understood that both the former player and his lifetime team will earn a huge fortune.

Now Fortnite will be sponsoring the club in the shirt, apart from producing special actions in the club’s social media. it's one of the most popular video games in the world. Days ago, the company has introduced news in the game including official team kits from many soccer clubs. In the latest updates there are 23 from all around the world.

Now Santos will carry Fortnite as it is new main sponsor on the 1st appearance will be no less than a continental trophy final match. The Copa Libertadores is the equal to the UEFA for Champions League in South America. It was always used to play the final in first and second leg on Wednesday nights. Then, it switched to neutral venues on Saturday afternoons since 2019, when Brazil's Flamengo did an extraordinary comeback to defeat River Plate in injury time.


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