Pelé’s Daughter Posts Message & Photo With Her Father In The Hospital
As soccer great Pelé’s condition has deterioratedKely Nascimento, his daughter, has been sharing the journey via social media with her fans.
On Friday, Nascimento posted a photo of herself hugging her 82-year-old father in his hospital bed.
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The caption, written in Portuguese, reads: “We continue to be here, in the fight and in faith. One more night together.”
Pelé (real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento) has entered a palliative care According to reports, he was admitted to a Brazilian hospital. He is currently being treated for colon cancer as well as a respiratory infection. According to AP this week, his cancer has advanced and he is currently receiving “elevated care” for kidney and heart issues,
Many consider Pele to be the greatest soccer player of all time. In 659 official matches, he scored 643 goals for Santos in Brazil. He scored 77 times in 92 games for his country’s national team.
The 82-year-old “Black Pearl” led Brazil to three World Cup championships in 1958, 1962, and 1970, and finished his career with the New York Cosmos. He scored two goals against Sweden during the 1958 World Cup.
Pelé has a number of screen credits to his name, most playing some version of himself, and virtually all touching on the world of soccer in some way. He starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in 1981 and Michael Caine. VictoryJohn Huston directed “The Greatest Showmanship”. Houston starred in the film with Houston in 1985. A Minor Miracle. In the next year, he was awarded top billing. HotshotsMario van Peebles, Penelope Ann Miller.
Bruce Haring contributed this report.
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