Santos manager Alexi Stival has thanked Brazilian football legend Pele for inspiring his players to advance to the Copa Libertadores final. Pele spoke with the Santos squad by video link before their 3-0 home win over Boca Juniors on Wednesday, a result that set up an all-Brazilian final against Palmeiras. “I’d like to thank the King for what he did. He spoke live with the group before we got to the stadium. And when he speaks to us, there is no stopping us,” said Stival, who is better known by his nickname, Cuca.
