The legendary club Saintswho saw shine Pele and Neymarassured this Monday his return to the elite of Brazilian football, after playing in the second division for the first time this season. The ‘Peixe’, as Santos is nicknamed, reappeared winning away from home against Coritiba (2-0), thanks to the goals of center forward Wendel Silva (20′) and Venezuelan winger Rómulo Otero (41′) in a magnificent free kick.
The club from the port city of Santos, south of Sao Paulo, sealed its fate by obtaining 68 points in 36 games, a score unattainable for Ceará, fifth, two days before the end of the second division championship, where only the first four teams. promoted.
Under the leadership of Brazilian coach Fabio Carille, whose appointment in 2025 remains uncertain, Santos dominated the standings for most of the season after being relegated last year for the first time in their century-old history. The Mirassol, Novorizontino and Sport Recife clubs are the main candidates to complete the group of teams that will play in the Brazilian first division next year.
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Knowing that they were once again at the top of Brazilian football, Santos wrote a message with a clear recipient: Pelé: “We smile again. He smiled again. From above he accompanied the beginning of our nightmare, he blessed our path through this hell and, today, he opens his sacred smile with our triumphant return. Thank you for continuing to take care of us, King Pelé. The rebirth of Santos FC will have your blessing. Your kingdom will be duly protected. Because he is eternal. Just like Santos. Like you.”
