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Legal Brief: Photographer Sues Over Iconic Pele Image

By David Schonauer   Thursday April 9, 2026

The estate of Brazilian photographer Alberto Ferreira has sued Pelé Soccer, a brand created in partnership with Pelé before his death in 2022, alleging that the company used Ferreira’s iconic photograph of the soccer star’s mid-air “bicycle kick” without permission. The photo was made during a 1965 friendly match between …

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