When Pelé wore the sacred red and black jersey

Flamengo and Santos meet at the Maracanã this Sunday (05/04), at 17:30 pm. Before the ball rolls, a unique curiosity unites the two clubs: the day Pelé played in the red-and-black shirt alongside Zico.

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In 1979, a charity friendly match between Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro brought a scene to the Maracanã that few imagined possible. The match was organized to raise funds for the victims of a heavy rain that had devastated regions of Minas Gerais. As a special attraction, the already retired Pelé accepted the invitation to play for Flamengo.

Zico gave up the number 10 jersey to the King of Football and wore number 9 — a gesture of respect that transformed that night into one of the rarest moments in the history of the sport. Two geniuses, together, wearing the Sacred Mantle, on the same pitch, before the Nation.

The image of Pelé with the CRF (Flamengo's colors) on his chest remains a symbol of greatness, solidarity, and Flamengo's ability to create moments that transcend the field.

This Sunday, once again at the Maracanã, Flamengo and Santos face off, this time for the 2026 Brazilian Championship. The history between the two clubs has already produced unforgettable chapters. It's time to experience another one.