"May this new cycle be filled with health, happiness and many achievements," were the words of the birthday message the Brazilian club Goias published in honor of their legendary player Ary Paghetti.However, there was just one problem: the man had died six months ago!##EDITORS_CHOICE##Those in charge of Goias' social media made a huge blunder, completely overlooking the fact that the former striker had passed away on January 29, at the age of 78. The club had even bid him farewell at the time with a statement on its official website, but that apparently did not prevent the mistake.Once this bizarre error went viral, the post was edited to honor Paghetti's memory."On this special day, we pay tribute and gratefully remember the legacy that Paghetti left to Verdão. His story remains alive in the memory of the Esmeraldina Nation and in the greatness of Goiás Esporte Clube," it said.Hoje lembramos com carinho o aniversário de Paghetti, um nome que marcou para sempre a história do Goiás Esporte Clube.Entre 1973 e 1976, Paghetti vestiu o manto esmeraldino em uma trajetória de muita dedicação, balançando as redes 36 vezes e deixando sua contribuição para a… pic.twitter.com/JNxwHI95vY— Goiás Esporte Clube (@goiasoficial) August 4, 2026 According to the Brazilian outlet ge.globo, Goias' press office tried to save face, explaining that the club usually dedicates birthday posts to deceased players as well, and that the Paghetti blunder came down to the unfortunate wording used in the original post.Still, it's hard to find an excuse for such a massive gaffe.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878553##
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