Santos Relegated: Pele's Team Faces Historic Setback
Santos Relegated: Pele's Team Faces Historic Setback
Pele's old team, Santos, faced a tough time and got relegated for the first time in 111 years. They lost 2-1 to Fortaleza, ending a bad streak. Santos, Sao Paulo, and Flamengo never faced relegation, but a poor run dropped Santos to 17th place. America Mineiro, Coritiba, and Goias were already relegated.
City Football Group-owned Bahia secured their spot with a 4-1 win, and Vasco da Gama stayed safe with a 2-1 victory. Santos seemed safe at 1-1, but late goals from Vasco and Fortaleza led to their relegation.
On the positive side, Endrick, set to join Real Madrid, helped Palmeiras secure a 1-1 draw at Cruzeiro, earning their 12th title. Pele's era in the 1950s and 1960s made Santos famous, winning titles like the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup. Santos produced great players like Robinho, Neymar, and Rodrygo, contributing to their football legacy.