A Brazilian club that has former Brazil and Barcelona star Rivaldo as its president says it has hired Pele's troubled son Edinho as its coach. Mogi Mirim announced on Tuesday that Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, known as Edinho, will be the team's coach in the second division of the Brazilian league this year. Edinho recently made headlines after being convicted in a money laundering case that involved a drug gang. He is appealing a 33-year prison sentence. Edson Cholbi Nascimento, seen in this picture in 2002, has been hired as a coach of a Brazilian team . Mogi Mirim currently have former Brazil player Rivaldo serving as their president . Edinho's dad is Brazilian legend Pele, who won three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970 . Rivaldo said Edinho will bring to his club the experience of having worked with several top coaches in Brazil, including Vanderlei Luxemburgo and Muricy Ramalho. The 44-year-old former goalkeeper was one of the assistant coaches for Santos, the club where his father thrived in the 1960s. Edinho briefly played for Santos in the 1990s. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Edinho has been hired as coach of the second division side . Rivaldo currently serves as Mogi Mirim's president . Edinho is the son of Brazilian legend Pele . He is appealing a 33-year prison sentence .