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King in his pomp: Pele celebrates with Jarzinho after scoring the first goal against Italy in the 1970 World Cup final

A bronze replica of the World Cup trophy, which had been held above the statue's head, was also missing, officials said Wednesday.

"The destruction of a landmark like this is a condemnable act," said Raimundo Nonato, the head of the Bahia state sports affairs department. "It is a tragedy and we are indignant."

Police discovered the statue's arms were missing Saturday and believe they were taken Friday night, the Bahia state public safety department said.

The life-size statue, which stands outside the Fonte Nova stadium in the state capital of Salvador, will be restored and moved inside the stadium.

It was inaugurated in March 1971, shortly after Brazil won its third World Cup title in Mexico.