- Bellini is credited with starting the tradition of lifting the trophy into the air in football. He initially did this so that photographers could have a better view of the trophy and, as the photos were published around the world, the gesture became associated with victory.
- The musical group Bellini (debut megahit 'Samba de Janeiro'), created in 1997, is named in his honor.
- He was honoured with a statue at the entrance of the Maracanã stadium, which depicts him lifting the 1958 World Cup trophy.
- Bellini is inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Brazilian Football Museum in São Paulo.
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