Brazilian football legend Pele has been hospitalized as he battles cancer, his daughter said on social media on Wednesday, adding that there were “no surprises or emergencies” involved.
Kelly Nascimento post on instagram income later ESPN Brasil reported that Pele had been admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital with “general inflammation” and that a number of tests were being performed for a more thorough evaluation of his health issues.
Nascimento wrote, “There is a lot of concern in the media today about my dad’s health. He is on prescription medication in the hospital.” “No emergencies or new dire predictions. I’ll be there for the new year and promise to post some photos.”
The 82-year-old had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021 and since then has been making regular visits to the hospital for treatment.
A source confirmed to ESPN Brasil that Pele was undergoing a series of tests for a more thorough assessment of his health issues.
Pele’s manager and Albert Einstein Hospital did not immediately respond to requests for comment, but the source said medical staff reported a condition of anarrhythmias, generalized edema and decompensated heart rate.
The source also confirmed that Pele had heart problems and that his medical staff expressed concern that his chemotherapy treatment was not producing the expected results.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pelé has suffered from a number of health problems in recent years, including hip surgery, which has left him in recurring pain and unable to walk without assistance. Trouble happens.
Information from Reuters was also used in this report.
