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Pele in stable condition reveals Albert Einstein Hospital

 

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé remains in stable condition after being hospitalised earlier this week as he battles colon cancer, according to Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital.

Pelé, 82, has also responded well to treatment for a respiratory infection diagnosed this week and his condition has not worsened in the past 24 hours, the medical staff added.

Widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pelé was admitted to hospital on Tuesday to re-evaluate his cancer treatment.

He had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has been receiving hospital care on a regular basis.

“He is still undergoing treatment and remains in stable condition,” the medical staff said.

The latest medical note came after newspaper Folha de S.Paulo earlier reported the soccer legend had been receiving palliative care after chemotherapy stopped having the expected results.

The newspaper also said he had a general swelling and cardiac issues when admitted to hospital earlier this week, as previously reported by ESPN Brasil.

His manager, family members and the hospital have not confirmed that information.

Pelé said in an Instagram post this week that he was at the hospital for a “monthly visit” and thanked his supporters for the positive messages he had received.

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The former Brazil, Santos and New York Cosmos forward posted a picture of his face projected on a building in Qatar, where the World Cup is being held, next to a message saying “Get well soon”.

A sign with the same message was displayed by Brazilian fans at the Lusail Stadium on Friday ahead of the national team’s 1-0 defeat against Cameroon.

He has also received messages of support on social media from soccer stars including French striker Kylian Mbappe and Brazil’s Vinicius Junior.

 

 

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