Internet Desk: Legendary Brazilian striker Pele has recorded a special anthem for the 2016 Olympic games, which are set to get under way in Rio de Janeiro from 5th August and it has already become viral on youtube.
The song is called “Esperanca” (Hope) and is Pele’s first foray back into the world of music since his seminal 2006 bossa nova album “Pele Ginga.”
The 75-year-old first announced he had finished recording the new song via his official Facebook page earlier in the week, revealing that he had been inspired by “the feeling of hope and happiness around the world” being created by the games.
It’s about as good as you’d imagine a upbeat samba tune performed by a 75-year-old former footballer and a children’s choir to be.