Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo on Monday to be treated for a respiratory infection and would have been admitted to palliative care, according to the Folha de São Paulo daily. The 82-year-old Brazilian legend, whose health had nevertheless improved, according to a press release from the medical establishment on Friday, would not respond to the chemotherapy he has been undergoing since 2021 for a colon cancer diagnosis.
The three-time Seleçao world champion (1958, 1962 and 1970), who is considered the best player in history and whose symptoms mainly include shortness of breath, also underwent surgery to treat metastases discovered earlier this year, according to the local newspaper.
Mbappé’s message of support
This news comes in the middle of the World Cup when Brazil meets South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday (8 p.m.). Many footballers are worried about their eldest’s health. For example, Kylian Mbappé, who was very alert to the situation, was quick to post a message of support on social media: “Pray for the king. »