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Former Brazilian footballer Pelé, affected by colon cancer and a respiratory infection, is currently hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Although his state of health raises concerns, he wants to be reassuring and published a message where he says he is “strong and full of hope”.
Among the athletes who marked the last century, Pelé is undoubtedly one of the most charismatic. Nicknamed “The King”, the triple world champion has scored more than one football fan.
Hospitalized in a Brazilian hospital
Now 82 years old, the former football star is the victim of a respiratory infection, for which he is being treated with antibiotics. In addition to this condition, Pelé is also affected by colon cancer.
“I want to reassure everyone. I’m strong, and hopeful and I continue my treatment as always“, he said in an Instagram post illustrated by a medical report published on Saturday describing the former striker’s condition as “steady“.
Many messages of support
In addition to his unconditional fans, Pelé has received many messages of support, especially from footballers such as Kilian M’Bappé or Harry Kane, during this period of the World Cup, which is currently taking place in Doha, Qatar. The former football star therefore warmly thanked all the people behind these messages of support, which give him “full of energyto follow the journey of his team, Brazil, during this tournament.
A stable condition, according to his doctors
In parallel with this news, the Albert-Einstein hospital where Pelé is treated communicated on the state of health of the former football star. “He is responding appropriately to care for his respiratory infection, with no deterioration over the past 24 hours.“, said his doctors. The press release explains that Pelé continues his treatment and that his condition is “always steady”.