Brazilian soccer nice Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to control the remedy in his struggle in opposition to a colon tumor, his daughter mentioned on Wednesday.
Kely Nascimento added that there was “no emergency” regarding her 82-year-old father’s well being.
Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo later added in a press release that Edson Arantes do Nascimento, globally generally known as Pelé, was in steady situation after arriving Tuesday “for a reevaluation of the chemotherapeutic treatment of the tumor.”
The hospital additionally mentioned the previous footballer “has full control of his vital functions” and was not taken to intensive or semi-intensive care models for therapy.
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Kely Nascimento, who lives within the United States, made the feedback in an Instagram publish after what she known as “lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad’s health.”
ESPN Brasil reported earlier that the three-time World Cup champion was delivered to the hospital due to “general swelling.”
“Really and truly, we appreciate the concern and love,” Nascimento mentioned.
Pele’s spokesman Joe Fraga informed The Associated Press that the previous footballer was “in for his monthly check up.”
Pelé had a tumor eliminated in September 2021, and the hospital mentioned at the moment he would start chemotherapy.
Pelé has used his social media channels since then to disclaim he was unwell. His newest public remark was in an Instagram publish on Oct. 23, his birthday.
“I just want to express my gratitude. Life is good. Turning 82 with my family, in good health, is the best gift. Thank you for everything I have received,” he mentioned in a video.
Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and stays the nation’s all-time main scorer with 77 targets in 92 matches for the nationwide workforce.