Announced in palliative care a few days ago, Pelé seems to be doing much better in recent hours.
[Mis à jour le 9 décembre à 15h07] Brazil has been breathing a little better for a few days, even more after the press release from the hospital on Tuesday, December 6, where the legend Pelé resides. Pelé’s state of health “is gradually improving, particularly with regard to the respiratory infection”, explains the hospital where he was admitted at the beginning of December. Pelé “presents stable vital signs … without complications” and continues to be treated “in a normal room”, without the need to be placed in intensive care.
Since September 2021, Pelé has been battling colon cancer. “He did not have a total remission” confirmed his children, but the “king”, as he is nicknamed, is not dead, far from it. His family was keen to get the message across: “We are tired of receiving condolences.” Pelé, himself, made a point of addressing the whole world, through a message on social networks: “My friends, I want everyone to remain calm and positive. I am strong, with a lot of hope and I am following my treatment as usual. I would like to thank all the medical and nursing team for all the care I received. I have great faith in God and every message of love that I receive from you in the whole world keeps me full of energy. And also look at Brazil in the World Cup! Thank you very much for everything.”
Thursday, December 8 and as he prepares to follow Brazil’s match against Croatia, the “King” responded to Kylian Mbappé’s message, praying for him on social networks.
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Biography Pele. Brazilian footballer, Pelé was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Corações (Brazil). Real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento, ik has evolved his entire career as a striker. Considered one of the best players in the history of football, nicknamed “King Pelé”, his talent marked the years 1950 to 1970, and inspired many current attackers.
On June 28, 1958, Brazil won the FIFA World Cup in Sweden. This victory reveals an exceptional player: a 17-year-old Brazilian, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé. An outstanding dribbler, endowed with an unprecedented vision of the game and a real sense of goal, the attacker made an impression and made a name for himself around the world. His career was just beginning. He will triumph again at the 1962 World Cup in Chile and the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
Difficult to summarize in a few lines the career of the one who will quickly be called “King Pelé”. Some key dates and some feats of arms can nevertheless be recalled, some of his goals, memorable, will remain forever engraved in the history of football. This is particularly the case of the one scored at the Maracanã in 1961, after having dribbled past seven players over 70 meters and eliminated the goalkeeper with a counter-foot. Years later, on November 19, 1969, he scored his 1,000th goal, at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in the professional selection. His club Santos then faces the Vasco de Gama of Rio. During his career, Pelé played more than 650 games with Santos FC in Brazil, between 1956 and 1974.
How old is Pelé?
The former Brazilian footballer was born in 1940 in Brazil, so he is 82 years old at the time of writing this biography.
How many goals has Pelé scored?
“1283, greatest goalscorer of all time.” These are the words penned by Pelé on his Instagram bio. However, this figure is slightly controversial, but the Brazilian legend does not budge, he is indeed the top scorer of all time. To go into a bit of detail, if we compare a few sources, the Brazilian legend would have scored between 757 and 767 goals in official matches with his clubs and the selection of Brazil. To reach the figure of 1283, it would be necessary to add the friendly matches, but also his total of goals in the “paulista” championship, the São Paulo championship.
Has Pelé ever won the Ballon d’Or?
Well no ! Like Diego Maradona, the Brazilian never received the prestigious trophy. The reason ? This distinction was only reserved for European players until 1995. The award method then evolved to open up to all players playing in a European club and then to all nationalities in 2007. In 2013, the Fifa presented a Ballon d’Or of honor to the Brazilian, as had done France Soccer with the Argentine in 1995.
Who is Kelly Cristina Nascimento, Pelé’s daughter?
Kelly Cristina Nascimento was born on January 13, 1967 and is the daughter of Brazilian legend Pelé. Although in the shadow of her father, she has made a name for herself by giving talks on gender equality all over the world since she is an ambassador for theUN.