The identity of the secret lovechild Pele put in his will has been revealed, much to the shock of his family.
Born after the Brazilian footie icon had a fling with her mother in the 1980s, Maria do Socorro Azevedo could now be entitled to a slice of his fortune. When Pele died in December last year, his wealth was estimated at £12million – but now reports in Brazil suggest it could be as high as £75m.
His will insists Maria must have a DNA test and if it proves a match, she will be given a share of the cash. Pele was married three times and officially has seven children.
