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The highest body of South American football will deliver a replica of the Copa Libertadores da América cup to Pelé. The football king will receive the trophy today in honor of his 80th birthday.
The replica will be delivered to the athlete of the century at his home in Guarujá, on the coast of São Paulo.
The idea came from the president of the entity Alejandro Dominguez. The trophy will also be on display at Memorial das Conquistas do Santos, in Vila Belmiro. The draw for the round of 16 matches of the biggest competition in the continent will be held in a live venue.
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