Brazil Soccer Icon Pele Confused Michael Jordan for the ?King of Pop? While Competing for Olympics Supremacy in 2009

The passing of soccer legend Pele has saddened not just the soccer world but the entire sporting world. He is one of the most iconic sporting legends ever who dominated his opponents for years. Even after his retirement, Pele has given the fans many interesting moments which will be cherished for years to come.

In one such interesting yet funny incident, the Brazilian icon confused NBA legend Michael Jordan with pop star Michael Jackson.

Pele confused Michael Jordan with Michael Jackson

According to a report from Marca, in 2009, Pele was Brazil’s ambassador for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro at a conference in Copenhagen. Brazil was competing with the U.S. for hosting the sporting event in 2016. The city chosen by the U.S. for hosting the event was Chicago. So there were expectations about Michael Jordan attending the event. When Pele was asked about it, he confused Jordan with Michael Jackson.

He said, “I don’t know if your question is about Michael Jackson or another player.” As he was corrected immediately, the three-time World Cup winner burst out in laughter at his mistake.

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Brazil was eventually selected as the host of the 2016 Olympics. However, Pele was unable to attend the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympics because of poor health. He was supposed to light the Olympic cauldron. But unfortunately, he had to pull out of the celebrations just hours before the opening ceremony began.

However, he did enjoy the Olympics via TV. The former Sports Minister shared his happiness when the Brazilian national soccer team clinched the Olympic Gold medal on home soil. “I have so many memories and today a new one was created in the Maracana, what a perfect end to the Olympics,” Pele said.

After losing the 2012 London Olympics Finals against Mexico and the 7-1 horror show in the 2014 World Cup against Germany on their home turf, Brazil needed this win. Every Brazilian including Pele celebrated the massive victory.

The soccer legend followed the 2022 FIFA World Cup

During the recently concluded 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the sporting world was treated to the shocking news of Pele’s poor health condition. Even though his beloved Brazil could not make the Final, the soccer legend continued following the event.

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As soccer superstar Lionel Messi and Argentina lifted the trophy, Pele congratulated the Argentine superstar and also talked highly about the performance of French star Kylian Mbappe.