Woman whose mother had a fling with football Legend, Pele in the 1980s to get a piece of his fortune

A woman, Maria do Socorro Azevedo who claims to be the secret love child of soccer legend Pele is included in his will and is to get a piece of his fortune

The player, who died from colon cancer aged 82 on December 29, officially had seven children.

Now, Maria do Socorro Azevedo claims her mother had a fling with the World Cup winner in the 1980s. She will have a DNA test to determine whether Pele is a genetic match.

A source told The Mirror: ‘Pele mentioned in his will the existence of Maria do Socorro Azevedo, who could be his daughter, and officially expressed she must receive part of his assets if the DNA test confirms the paternity.

‘It seems Pele used the will to let his family know about the heir.’

On the other hand, Gemima Lemos McMahon, Pele’s Step daughter is also applying to the Brazilian courts to be named Pele’s heir. Her mother, Assiria was Pele’s second wife.