The Brazilian idol Pele, who has been hospitalized in São Paulo for almost two weeks, remains in good health, but is not expected to be released at the moment, according to the doctors treating him on Monday. In the midst of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, his situation is keeping the entire neighboring country and the football and sports world in general in suspense. During the World Cup, the three-time world champion received gestures of support from the Scratch players on the field and from the fans in the stands.
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Edson Arantes of Birth, 82, was admitted on November 29 for a follow-up to his chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer, which he diagnosed last year. The former footballer is also treating a lung infection.Still without a medical discharge forecast, the patient continues to show an improvement in his clinical condition, especially in the respiratory infection.", reported the Albert Einstein Hospital in a bulletin.
“He remains in a common room, conscious and with stable vital signs.", added the medical center where the star, considered one of the best soccer players in history, is being treated.
One of Pelé's daughters, Kely Nascimento, who currently lives in the United States, posted some photos from the aforementioned hospital on Monday. They are two stories of Instagram In which she first expresses gratitude for being able to work remotely and be with her father. Then, another shows her hand with Pelé's and the words "I arrived."
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It should be remembered that Kely and his sister Flavia Arantes, they told the TV Globo On December 5, Pelé's health was not at risk, following reports that the star was not responding to chemotherapy and was receiving "palliative care."
In that report, both clarified that the lung infection stemmed from a COVID-19 infection that Pelé contracted weeks ago, and they expressed confidence that he will return home when his condition improves.
Pelé, three times world champion with Brazil (1958, 1962 and 1970), received various tributes and wishes for improvement during the Qatar World Cup 2022Among the recognitions were a flag in one of the stands of the Stadium 974, Doha, in the 4-1 win over Brazil about South Korea for the round of 16 of the tournament. “Pele get well soon” (Get well soon), the flag read, and the fans chanted "Pelé, Pelé, Pelé" in support of their idol. During the match, the Brazilian players displayed a banner in his name. Two days before FIFA also paid a moving tribute to him..
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After Brazil's elimination on Friday in the penalty shootout against Croatia in the quarterfinals, The King He indicated on his social networks that he felt "sad," but congratulated the striker Neymar, who opened the scoring in extra time and with which the Green-yellow came close to reaching the semifinals. However, the Europeans equalized and were more accurate with their penalty shots.
“Your legacy is far from over. Continue to inspire us. I'll continue punching the air with joy with every goal you score, just as I have in every game I've watched you in,” Pelé wrote on Instagram, congratulating Neymar.
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