As his condition has gotten worse and his cancer has progressed, Pelé’s family has visited him at the hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil, according to ESPN.
From the Albert Einstein hospital, where they have been staying for the holiday season while Pelé receives treatment for renal and cardiac failure, the 82-year-children old’s have shared poignant comments on Instagram.
Over the weekend, Edinho, Pelé’s son, uploaded a photo of himself clutching his father’s hand to social media with the remark, “Father… my strength is yours.”
His daughter Kely Nascimento posted on social media last week that Pelé had been hospitalized over the holiday season.
She wrote on Instagram, “We decided with doctors that it will be best for us to stay here, with all the care that this new family at Einstein gives us, that for many reasons. We’ll even prepare a few caipirinhas (no kidding). We adore you, and we’ll send you an update the next week.
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She added a new note on the website on Sunday:
“Happy Holidays. Thanksgiving, love, community, and family are the true meaning of Christmas. We appreciate the love and light you have all sent.
After a colon tumor was removed in September, the soccer legend has undergone routine medical treatment. Regarding any symptoms of Pelé’s recent respiratory infection, which was made worse by COVID-19, the hospital has not made any comments. Regarding whether the cancer had spread to other organs, the family has remained silent.
Pelé, who still holds the record for the most goals scored by a member of the Brazilian national team with 77, guided his country to victories in the World Cups of 1958, 1962, and 1970. He is frequently recognized as one of the best soccer players in sport history.