The family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelésaid this Wednesday that he is experiencing moments of “great sadness and despair” mixed with “funny memories”, in the hospital where the Brazilian star has been for almost a month.
“These moments are difficult to explain. Sometimes they are very sad and desperate, other times we laugh and we talk about fun memories,” said Kely Nascimento, one of the daughters of ‘O Rei’, in a message posted on her social networks.
The triple world champion, 82, is admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital from Sao Paulo since last November 29 to re-evaluate the chemotherapy treatment against colon cancer diagnosed in 2021 and to treat a respiratory infection.
On December 21, the medical team noted that the cancer had advanced and that the former Santos striker required “greater care” related to “dysfunctions” in his kidneys and heart.
Pelé is surrounded at all times by his wife and children, who, through social networks, are sharing their experiences from inside the hospital.
In addition, the mythical 10 of the Canarinha has recently received a visit from two of his grandchildrensons of Sandra Regina, the daughter that Pelé only recognized by court decision and who died of cancer in 2006, according to the photograph shared this Wednesday by Kely Nascimento.
“And what we learn the most from all this is that we have to reach out to each other. and keep us close. That’s the only way it’s all worth it. With everyone together, “said Pelé’s daughter on her Instagram profile.
Pelé’s delicate healthconsidered by many the best footballer of all time, has generated worldwide concern and, at the same time, various tributes around the planet since his hospital admission.
In this context, Santos, the Brazilian club where he became a world icon and where he played for nearly two decades, has decided to include a crown in honor of its ‘king’ on its shield.
