January 5th news Brazilian star Rivaldo did not participate in the wake after the death of the football king Pele,
He explained it.
Brazilian football legend Pele died last week at the age of 82.
This week, a wake was held for Pele in Brazil, but Rivaldo did not participate in the wake, which caused dissatisfaction among some fans.
Rivaldo said he was not in Brazil at the time, but said: "Even if I go back to Brazil, I don’t know if I will go to the wake."
Rivaldo continued: "I don’t want to pay tribute to Pele in this way (of the wake), but I’m not against those who do it. I’ve met Pele, I’ve been with him a few times,
I have had the opportunity to honor him while he was alive and I have shown him my love and respect. The best respect is given in life and I have done it and I have a clear conscience."