Football has had some fun in recent weeks with the celebration of its greatest celebration: the Qatar World Cup who won the Argentine national team. At the same time, the king of sport has lived and lives hours of uncertainty and concern for the state of health of the player who has lifted the World Cup trophy several times, Pelewho will spend Christmas in a health center in San Pablo.
Twenty-four days have passed since the Brazilian star, 82 years oldwas admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital in the Morumbí district, south of the capital São Paulo, to evaluate the results of chemotherapy treatment who had undergone colon cancer which was removed in September 2021 (although a metastasis was found in January this year which reached the intestine, lungs and liver) and also due to a respiratory infection. Since then, there has been no encouraging news about his condition.
In the last few hours, a report released by the professionals in charge of the treatment has only increased concern. The report, signed by doctors Fábio Nasri (geriatrician and endocrinologist), Rene Gansl (oncologist) and Miguel Cendoroglo Neto (director-superintendent of medical and hospital services), reported that the former footballer had a “progression of the oncological disease” and also needed “greater treatment related to kidney and heart dysfunction”. This report marked a setback from one that had been released on December 12, which said Pelé continued to improve, particularly with regards to his respiratory infection.
Knowing this situation, Kelly and Flavia Nascimentothe eldest of the former Santos and American Cosmos player’s seven children, said they would be spending Christmas with their father at the health center. “We decided with the doctors that, for various reasons, it would have been better for us to stay here, with all the care that this new family gives us: Einstein!!”they explained in a message shared on their Instagram accounts, in which they also thanked the messages of affection: “Your love for him, your stories and your prayers are a huge comfort as we know we are not alone”.
On Thursday, Edson Cholbi Nascimento, another of Pelé’s sons, joined in the thanksgiving, he allows, as he explained at a press conference.
“I’d love to be there, but I’m also committed to my mission here. I’m not a doctor, I really couldn’t help much. The more success he has here, which will bring him joy there too,” said the former goalkeeper, who said his sisters acted as a “communication channel” with his father. “I am at peace with this. But, always with the thought there. Sometimes I detach myself a bit and go to a corner to reflect, to pray”revealed.
Since Albert Einstein was last admitted, oh king has received multiple displays of affection, admiration and respect from players such as Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappeand fans too: earlier this month, a large group of Santos fans gathered in front of the hospital to hold a vigil.
The World Cup was also marked by tributes and wishes for a speedy recovery for the world champion in Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and Mexico 1970. The Doha Torch Tower was lit by a screen displaying an image of Pele, accompanied by a message of support. In addition, the Brazilian players displayed a banner with the photo and name of the star player at the 974 Stadium after the match against South Korea.
During these weeks of hospitalization, Pele tried to be active through his Instagram account, in which he published several messages related to the World Cup. In some cases, referring to personal experiences; in others, associated with the development of the competition in Qatar. In the last one, last Sunday, he took stock of the tournament, congratulated the players of the Argentine national team on their title and recalled Diego Armando Maradona.
“Today football continued to tell its story, as always, in an exciting way. Leo Messi wins his first World Cup, as he deserved for his career. My good friend Kylian Mbappé scored four goals in one final. What a gift to witness this spectacle has been to the future of our sport. And I couldn’t stop congratulating Morocco on their incredible campaign. It’s very nice to see Africa shine. Congratulations Argentina! Surely Diego will smile now,” she wrote.
Source: Clarin
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