Luis Mena was one of the many privileged people who was lucky enough to meet Pelé, one of the best soccer players in the world and who shared more than a few words with the Brazilian star, who let him know that Colo Colo is the best-known Chilean team in Brazil.
An unfortunate news was the one that was confirmed this Thursday and that quickly took all the covers worldwide. The Brazilian star dies at the age of 82 Edson Arantes do Nascimientobetter known as Pelewho was constantly struggling with colon cancer and other health complications that ended the life of the former soccer player.
The day Luis Mena met Pelé and told him about Colo Colo.
The now coach and multi-champion with Colo Colo, Luis Mena, was one of the many privileged people who were lucky enough to share with O Rei Pelé. The white defender recounted two years ago what that day was like and recalled in detail what he discussed with the Brazilian, who told him that Cacique is the best-known Chilean club in Brazil.
“When I retired from soccer, in my role as ambassador of Colo Colo, I had to meet great sports figures, both national and international”revealed the ex-soccer player in one of the TNT Sports programs.
Adding to this reminder, the ex-soccer player said that “In one of those I met Pelé and we brought him a shirt with his last name on it and I remember that he told me that in Brazil the team they know the most is Colo Colo and it is very popular there”.
In addition, along the same lines, he stated that “He caught my attention, it was fantastic because he was a very simple guy, very open to receiving our gift from Colo Colo”he sentenced about it in what was the reminder of the moment he spoke with Pelé.
