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humor El Deforma 2026-05-22

Guadalajara's Pelé statue sparks diplomatic row: 'Is that really him?!'

Brazil is formally complaining that Guadalajara's new Pelé statue looks less like the football legend and more like someone who enjoys a good siesta with a sombrero. Apparently, 'The Canarinha' pose is too 'Mexican' and his cheeks are too full for official diplomatic recognition.


Dicen que se parece al Chanfle <h2 style="text-align: center;">Dicen que se parece al Chanfle</h2> <p><strong>Perla Tapatía de las Efigies</strong>.— La embajada de <strong>Brasil</strong> en <strong>México</strong> presentó una denuncia formal contra el municipio de Guadalajara, alegando que la nueva estatua de <strong>Pelé</strong> no cumple con los estándares internacionales de “legitimidad futbolística” ni con un parecido físico mínimo.</p> <p>Según los diplomáticos brasileños, la escultura ...

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