Pele’s daughter shares heart-wrenching picture with football icon on hospital bed

By Smith On Dec 25, 2022

Brazilian football ion Pele has been hospitalised for days in Sao Paulo as the legend is suffering from multiple ailments including worsening cancer, kidney and heart problems. Pele’s daughter shared a heart-wrenching photo of herself and the footballer with the caption “one more night together.”

In the picture, Pele’s daughter, Kely Cristina Nascimento can be seen hugging her dad with only one side of the footballer’s face visible. Nascimento earlier this week announced that her father would have to spend Christmas in the hospital.

In the post, Nascimento also said that with doctors’ consultation, they have decided to stay in the hospital, with all the care that this new family at Einstein gives them.

Back on November 29, the footballer was admitted to the hospital after suffering from a respiratory infection. Pele was also re-evaluated for chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer identified in September 2021. Nascimento frequently expressed her gratitude to the football community for supporting the recovery of the Brazilian legend.

The Greatest Of All Time: Pele’s Golden Moments On The Field

Pele, regarded as the greatest player in the history of football, has an unmatched legacy. He was not only the best player during his prime years, but was also the highest-paid athlete in the world. He was part of the three World Cup victories for Brazil. Here are some golden moments from the illustrious career of the iconic footballer.

Humble Beginnings

Pele, born as Edson Arantes do Nascimento in 1940, grew up in abject poverty in Bauru of Sao Paulo state in Brazil. He worked as an errand boy at tea shops to earn extra money. His father, who could not afford a football, taught him to play the game using a ball made of socks stuffed with newspaper and held together by strings.

Most World Cup Titles

Pele holds the distinction of being the only player to be part of a team with 3 World Cup victories. In the late ‘50s and ‘70s, Brazil was unbeatable and it was Pele who steered the team through its World Cup encounters. An injury midway in 1962 WC somewhat limited his appearance.

Brazilian Team Debut at 1957 Copa Roca

The legend made his debut at 16 in the Brazil team with a two-day friendly tournament against Argentina on July 7, 1957. While Brazil lost 2-1, Pele came as a substitute and scored the team’s only goal in the 32nd minute. However, 3 days later Brazil beat Argentina 2-0, backed by goals from Pele and Mazzola (José Altafini).

Brazil 1st World Cup Victory in 1958

Brazil, which was relatively unknown for football, was catapulted to global fame after it defeated Sweden 5-2 in the World Cup. During the same time, at 17 years and seven months, Pele became the youngest to play in a world cup. The 1958 FIFA World Cup also saw Pele winning the best young player honour.

Pele’s daughter also revealed that her father has contracted Covid-19, despite being vaccinated “with all doses.” He got a lung infection because the chemotherapy had made him more vulnerable. Football fans around the world have been keeping an eye on Pele’s health, which has been especially difficult during Brazil’s World Cup campaign.

The French star Kylian Mbappe, who encouraged fans to “pray for the King,” sent Pele a letter of support following his hospitalisation. Pele is widely known as one of the greatest football players.

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