​Gianni Infantino is currently attending the funeral of the legendary Pele (who died on December 29), and the images of the FIFA president caused a real scandal in social networks and Brazil.

Gianni InfantinoPhoto: Hryhoriy Sysoev / Sputnik / Profimedia

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Gianni Infantino, a selfie near the coffin of the legendary Pele

In many moments, Infantino appears to be smiling, he gave an interview next to the lifeless body of the great Pele (who died at the age of 82), and a photo of the FIFA president went viral on social networks.

Gianni Infantino takes a selfie next to Pele’s coffin.

There was a lot of reaction online, and several important publications, including the Gazzetta dello Sport or the Daily Mail, spoke of the lack of respect for the deceased.

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