The legend passed away yesterday. The football world has not yet overcome the grief. Meanwhile, a small controversy arose. FIFA president Gianni Infantino took a selfie in front of Pele's open coffin. This is criticized. However, Infantino expressed disappointment at the criticism.
Pele's frozen body was kept in a coffin for 24 hours to pay his last respects at Santos' ground Villa Belmiro. Infantino rushed there to pay his respects. The lid of the coffin was left open so that people could see Pele for the last time. And in front of that open coffin, the FIFA president took out his cell phone and took a selfie.
It has been criticized on social media. A viral comment like, 'Infantino again! Oh God, what's wrong with this guy!' Again that commenter was probably referring to one of Infantino's behavior at the World Cup in Qatar. He grabbed Messi and carried him to the trophy on the podium at the end of the final. Criticizing it, the legendary English footballer Alan Shearer said, 'No one has made such a tight mark even when Messi was playing!'
The FIFA president may not have thought that taking a selfie would become a source of intense criticism. ESPN reported that Infantino responded with a strong explanation on Instagram, saying, 'Just got back from Brazil, where I was able to attend a very nice tribute to Pele. I am shocked to learn that I am being criticized for taking selfies and pictures at the tribute ceremony yesterday (Monday). Having said that, the great Pele's playing teammates and his family requested a few photos with them, which I naturally agreed to.'