Category: Pelé – English

World Cup 2022: Pele’s delicate health condition, the main motivation that makes Brazil the top favorite to win at Qatar 2022


In Brazil it is not all joy, of course advancing to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and the way they achieved it is very good, but Pele’s health has everyone worried, players and fans alike, who took out banners in the stadium to send good vibes to the legendary striker.

Neymar and Brazil unite in support of Pel

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Before the match kicked off at the 974 Stadium between Brazil and South Korea, it was time for the official photo, and there the Amazonian team, led by Neymar, took out a banner with the image of Pel to dedicate the match to him.

But it was not only the players on the field, the thousands of fans in the stands also took out several banners alluding to their idol to wish a speedy recovery to the 82-year-old man who gave them three World Cup titles.

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Brazil will have one more match in the World Cup in Qatar, and it will be against Croatia, so it is expected that they will take the field with another show of support so that O’Rei’s health improves in the last few days and he can enjoy the sixth World Championship in Brazil’s trophy cabinet.

Pel was the player who has won the World Cup the most times, as he was the key player for the “Canarinha” to win three of the six most coveted trophies in soccer, winning in Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and Mexico 1970.

Neymar, for a milestone set by Pel

For now, Neymar wears the mythical #10 immortalized by the legendary Santos player and came within one goal of Pele’s record with Brazil by scoring from a penalty kick during his team’s spectacular 4-1 victory over South Korea in the round of 16 that has placed them as the top favorites to win the title in Qatar 2022.



Pel sends message to all his fans: “I feel strong and full of hope”


Soothing words came on Saturday from Brazil. Pel wanted to send a message to all his fans and he did it in person through his social media accounts. ‘O Rei’ also wanted to thank the medical staff for taking care of him. Also, he didn’t forget about the World Cup and his national team.

Pel sent the following message with a picture of the medical report from Albert Einstein Hospital in Brazil: “My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive. I’m strong, with a lot of hope and I follow my treatment as usual. I want to thank the entire medical and nursing team for all the care I have received. I have a lot of faith in God and every message of love I receive from you all over the world keeps me full of energy. And watch Brazil in the World Cup too! Thank you so much for everything.” said Pel through social media.

My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive

Pel

In the image shared by ‘O Rei’, we can see a medical report issued by Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. Pel has been admitted to the hospital since last Tuesday. The medical staff explains he is undergoing a thorough review of the chemotherapy conducted on the colon tumor that was detected back in 2021.

This is what they wrote: “Edson Arantes do Nascimento was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital on November 29 for a colon tumor chemotherapy evaluation, which was detected in 2021. He remains in treatment and his current health state is stable. He also had a good response to all cares of the respiratory infection he suffered. The patient hasn’t presented any decrease in his health for the last 24 hours.”

The patient hasn’t presented any decrease in his health for the last 24 hours

Comunicado del hospital

Everybody was alarmed on Tuesday when information of Pels delicate health got him admitted to the hospital. His daughter, however, quickly informed people through social media that her father was at the hospital in order to regulate his medication and there was no emergency at all.



World Cup 2022: Pele health update: Brazilian soccer legend rules out serious condition with Instagram message


Despite the concern generated by Pele‘s admission to the hospital the previous Tuesday, the considered best footballer of all time provided some reassurance to his followers, as he said that it is only a routine visit. And he did so in the middle of a tribute paid to him at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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It was on Tuesday when it became known that Edson Arantes do Nascimento “Pele” had entered a hospital in Sao Paulo, to reevaluate his treatment for cancer, and this Thursday the former player himself published a message on social networks in which he clarifies his situation.

“Friends, I am at the hospital making my monthly visit. It’s always nice to receive positive messages like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute, and to everyone who sends me good vibes,” the 82-year-old Brazilian wrote on his Instagram account.

That tribute to which Pele refers is the well-wishes that appeared in Qatar, host of the World Cup. His image appeared projected on some towers of the imposing city in which it could be read “Get well soon“.

Tite and Brazil to dedicate game against Cameroon to Pele

Brazil’s national team will play its third World Cup match this Friday against Cameroon, a match that will be dedicated to Pele, said coach Tite.

“All of us want to wish good health to Pele, our greatest representative, the extraterrestrial who is terrestrial. Good health, our solidarity to everyone,” Tite said at the last conference before the match.

Medical report on Pele’s health condition

Pele was admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital, with a stable clinical condition, which was confirmed with a medical report.

“Edson Arantes do Nascimento was admitted yesterday (November 29) at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital for a re-evaluation of the chemotherapy treatment of the colon tumor identified in September 2021. After the medical evaluation, the patient was transferred to the common ward, without the need for admission to the semi-intensive care unit or ICU. The former player is in full control of his vital functions and is in stable clinical condition”.