Brazil coach sends message of support to Pelé from World Cup

Brazil coach Tite sent a mess of support to Pelé from World Cup on Thursday.

Pelé was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate medication in his fight against a colon tumor, his daughter Kely Nascimento said. She added that re was “ emergency” concerning her 82-year-old far’s health.

“We all want to wish good health to Pelé,” Tite said in Qatar a day before Brazil's next match against Cameroon.

Brazil, seeking its first World Cup title in two decades, reached round of 16 after two group matches. team needs a draw against Cameroon to finish first in Group G.

“(Pelé) is our biggest extraterrestrial representative,” Tite joked.

Pelé was listed in stable condition after arriving at hospital “for a reevaluation of chemorapeutic treatment of tumor.” hospital said former great “has full control of his vital functions” and was t taken to intensive or semi-intensive care units for treatment.