The Brazilian icon died aged 82 and Infantino will ask countries to honour one of the all-time greats with the gesture. Speaking as Pele's funeral began in Santos on Monday, Infantino said: 'We are going to ask that all countries in the world have at least one stadium with the name of Pele.' Pictured Here: The FIFA president was among the mourners as Pele's funeral began in Brazil on Monday BACKGRID USA 2 JANUARY 2023,Image: 747351524, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: RIGHTS: WORLDWIDE EXCEPT IN BRAZIL, Model Release: no, Pictured: FIFA's President Gianni Infantino

German Football Association President Bernd Neuendorf, left, speaks to FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the World Cup group E soccer match between Costa Rica and Germany at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at a press conference of the FIFA referees at the World Cup media center in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.(AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)