Pelé will remain in hospital over Christmas as his condition worsens

2022-12-22 11:02

Pelé will remain in hospital over Christmas as his condition worsens


The 82-year-old Brazilian football king Pelé needs to continue to stay in the hospital for treatment due to the deterioration of colorectal cancer. Pelé's daughter recently posted on social media that Pelé will still stay in the hospital for related treatment during Christmas.


According to media reports, the Sao Paulo Einstein Hospital in Brazil issued a statement today stating that Pelé's cancer has deteriorated and he needs to receive treatment related to kidney and heart dysfunction. However, the hospital's statement did not mention Pelé's recent respiratory infection.


Pelé underwent colorectal cancer tumor removal surgery in September last year, and he still needs to receive treatment, but neither the hospital nor Pelé's family members have indicated whether Pelé's cancer has spread.


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In addition, Pelé's daughter Kellyna Ximento posted on social media, "For various reasons, we and the hospital have decided to stay here. This is the best for us, and the hospital also provides us with everything. care."


According to statistics, Pelé's player career led Brazil to win the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and contributed 77 goals to the Brazilian national team. In addition, Brazilian star Neymar also tied Pelé's record in this World Cup and tied for the top scorer of the Brazilian national team.


In addition, in this World Cup, Pelé also posted on personal social media, encouraging and comforting Neymar and Mbappe, and congratulating Messi on winning the World Cup.