Brazil will have a “King Pelé Day” in the future, to be celebrated on November 19 every year, according to a law passed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a government statement said on Tuesday. On November 19, 1969, Pelé scored from the spot to achieve the 1,000th goal of his career as his Santos team defeated Vasco 2-1 at the Maracanã stadium. The aim is to “strengthen cultural and sporting ties both within Brazil and internationally. “Furthermore, it inspires society to value sport and its emblematic figures, reinforcing the countless legacies and their impacts on the global …