Brazil HubThe Brazilian national team is back in the World Cup and a 10-meter-high monument in Guadalajara honors Pelé, the greatest player of all time. The sculptor Alejandro Velasco created the work of art to capture the essence of Brazilian football.
Who is responsible for the sculpture?
Alejandro Velasco is a Mexican architect, founder, and sculptor who inherited the Fundición Artística Velasco, founded in 1948, and spent decades working alongside great Mexican artists.
What is the story behind the sculpture?
The sculpture was inaugurated just before the start of the 2026 World Cup and seeks to capture exactly what most impressed Velasco as a child: the joy of Pelé playing football.
How does the sculpture reflect the passion of Brazilian football?
The pose chosen for the sculpture is familiar to any Mexican child of the 1970s: Pelé driving the ball with a joy that is not forgotten.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Brazil 1-1 Tunisia |
The Brazilian national team is seeking its next title in the World Cup, and the Pelé sculpture in Guadalajara is a reminder of the passion and dedication that Brazilian football inspires. Recent form: 2W-1D-1L (DWLW, most recent first)
