Pele to visit Singapore after WCup draw

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 | Source: REUTERS

SINGAPORE: Brazilian soccer legend Pele will visit Singapore in early December as part of an Asian trip that will also include his involvement in the World Cup draw in South Korea, sponsors MasterCard International have said.

"Singapore will be his (Pele's) second and final destination on his trip to Asia this year. He will also be visiting South Korea to conduct the FIFA 2002 World Cup finals draw on December 1," MasterCard said in a statement on Saturday.

South Korea is co-hosting the 2002 World Cup finals with Japan.

Pele will be visiting Singapore on Dec. 3 and 4 and is scheduled to make several public appearances there. -- Reuters

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