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Pelé's 1966 World Cup Jacket Draws New Fans After Bad Bunny Wears It at Concerts in Brazil

Bad Bunny honored Pelé by wearing his 1966 World Cup jacket in São Paulo, sparking renewed interest in the legendary footballer’s legacy, said Cássio Brandão, memorabilia store owner.

  • On Feb. 24, 2026, Bad Bunny wore Pelé's 1966 World Cup jacket during São Paulo concerts, according to collector Cássio Brandão.
  • As a tribute, Bad Bunny changed MONACO's lyrics to reference Pelé and Maradona, and Cássio Brandão said it warms his heart and may inspire kids to learn about Pelé.
  • Cássio Brandão, owner of Alambrado Futebol e Cultura, collects more than 7,000 soccer memorabilia items and helped select Pelé’s jacket for Bad Bunny.
  • Pelé's official Instagram thanked Bad Bunny for the tribute, noting `the crown is still shining` recently.
  • Returning the jacket, Cássio Brandão said it came back wet with sweat but in perfect condition and in the same suitcase.
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Pelé's 1966 World Cup jacket draws new fans after Bad Bunny wears it at concerts in Brazil

Bad Bunny has turned a Pelé World Cup jacket into a pop culture hit after using it in his concerts in São Paulo. He wore a jacket Pelé used in the 1966 World Cup.

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The Puerto Ricoan singer Bad Bunny decided to give tribute to the ‘ king’ Pel during the concert in S Paulo, Brazil, carrying a chassis that the crack used in the World of 1966. The pe was hired by the collector Cassio Brand, who called it the tullo of Guinness for the world's largest football cams. Brand assured him that his foot was well-cared and that it was just “he turned back”.

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NBC Miami broke the news in Miami, United States on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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