Football legend Pele, 82, is in ‘stable condition’ and ‘in full control of his vital functions’, the hospital treating him has said, after the three-time World Cup winner was admitted with ‘swelling all over and heart problems with his non-working chemotherapy’
- Pelé, 82, was hospitalized Tuesday at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.
- Reports say the former footballer suffered from ‘bloating and heart problems’
- He has been undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer for a few months
- A hospital update said Pele was in ‘stable condition’ and not in intensive care
- Her daughter said there were ‘no surprises or urgency’ after her admission
Brazilian soccer legend Pele is in “stable condition” and “in full control of his vital functions” after being admitted to hospital in Sao Paulo.
The 82-year-old, who is currently undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer, was taken to Albert Einstein Hospital on Tuesday with swelling all over his body and heart problems.
It was also reported that his chemotherapy treatment was no longer working and that Pelé suffered from mental confusion after his admission.
However, a hospital update said the three-time World Cup winner did not need to be admitted to an intensive care unit. [ICU].
A statement published in Brazilian media said: “After a medical evaluation, the patient was taken to a ward, without the need for hospitalization in a semi-intensive or intensive care unit.”
“The former player is in perfect control of his vital functions and [in a] stable clinical condition.’
Brazilian soccer legend Pele, 82, is in “stable condition” in hospital and not in intensive care after being admitted on Tuesday with “problems of swelling and heart failure”.
Pelé is one of the greatest footballers of all time and won three World Cups with Brazil
The hospital confirmed that Pelé had been hospitalized “for reassessment of chemotherapy treatment for the colon tumor identified in September 2021”.
There is no timetable for Pele’s hospital stay, and his wife Marcia Aoki and her caregiver are at his bedside.
However, Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento, who is not in Brazil, insisted on Tuesday that there was no cause for alarm and that her father’s hospitalization was “not a surprise or an emergency”.
She posted on Instagram: “Lots of alarm in the media today regarding my dad’s health. He’s in hospital regulating medication.
Pele’s wife and carer took him to hospital earlier this week but his condition is now stable
Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento insisted there was no cause for alarm in a social media post
“There is no emergency or dire new prediction. I’ll be there for New Years and promise to post some pics.
Pelé was hospitalized for six days last year and underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his colon. Brazil’s Globo news site said Pelé was undergoing routine checkups at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo when the undisclosed issue was detected.
Taking to social media at the time, Pele allayed any fears about his health.
“My friends, thank you very much for the kind messages,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I thank God for feeling very well and for allowing Dr. Fabio and Dr. Miguel to take care of my health.
Pelé has scored 655 goals in 700 club career games, while he has netted 77 times in 92 appearances for Brazil
Pele has been in poor health in recent years with a number of hospital visits
“Last Saturday, I underwent surgery to remove a suspicious lesion in my right colon. The tumor was identified during the tests I reported on last week.
‘Fortunately, I usually celebrate great victories by your side. I will approach this match with a smile on my face, a lot of optimism and joie de vivre surrounded by the love of my family and my friends.
In 2020, Pelé’s son said his father was depressed by his poor health and reluctant to leave home because he cannot walk without help, although Pelé later publicly denied this statement.
The Brazilian said: “I’m fine. I continue to accept my physical limitations in the best way possible, but I intend to keep the ball rolling.
“I have good days and bad days. It’s normal for people my age. I’m not afraid, I’m determined, confident in what I’m doing.
Pelé is considered one of the greatest footballers in history and is the only player to have won three World Cups.
He scored 655 goals in 700 club career appearances, while he also netted 77 times in 92 caps for Brazil.
