Reassuring news from Pelé. The 82-year-old football legend, who suffers from a respiratory infection, is still “stable” and “reacting appropriately”, said on Saturday the hospital in Sao Paulo, where the Brazilian legend of world football has been treated since. tuesday. Pele “continues treatment and his condition remains stable,” doctors at Albert Einstein Hospital said in a statement.
“He is responding appropriately to the care provided to treat his respiratory infection, with no deterioration in the past 24 hours,” they added.
Supporters
Reacting to rumors of a deterioration in his state of health, several personalities and organizations had expressed their solidarity with the “King”. French superstar Kylian Mbappé paid tribute to Pelé by tweeting the message “Pray for the King” with the mention “Pelé”.
The city of Doha, where the 2022 World Cup is taking place, this Saturday adorned several of its buildings with a photo of Pelé with a message wishing him a quick recovery, AFP journalists noted.
Pelé was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday for a reassessment of his colon cancer treatment. His respiratory infection is “treated with antibiotics”, the doctors said. On his Instagram account on Thursday, Pele said it was a routine “monthly visit” and thanked everyone who sent him messages of support.