Brazilian soccer nice Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to manage the remedy in his battle towards 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.
Nascimento, who lives in the US, made the feedback in an Instagram submit after what she referred to as “numerous alarm within the media at present regarding my dad’s well being.” ESPN Brasil reported earlier that the three-time World Cup champion was taken to Hospital Albert Einstein attributable to “basic swelling.” “Actually and really, we recognize the priority and love,” Nascimento mentioned.
Spokespeople for Pelé and Hospital Albert Einstein didn’t reply to a request for remark from The Related Press.
Pelé eliminated a tumor in September of 2021, with the hospital saying then that he would start chemotherapy.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, globally generally known as Pelé, has used his social media channels since then to disclaim he was ill. His newest public remark was in an Instagram submit on Oct. 23, his birthday.
“I simply wish to categorical my gratitude. Life is nice. Turning 82 with my household, in good well being, is the very best reward. Thanks for the whole lot I’ve obtained,” 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 staff.