Brazil fans at World Cup game remember soccer great Pelé

Brazilian fans showed ir support for soccer great Pelé ahead of national team's match against Cameroon at World Cup on Friday.

82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.

“It's sad to hear this news about Pelé on day of a Brazil match at World Cup,” said 41-year-old Brazil fan Rafael Bistelli, who traveled from Sao Paulo to watch national team in Qatar. “We are trying to send him our positive energy from here.”

Fans displayed a banner with im of Pelé holding a soccer ball behind one of goals at Lusail Stadium. A large im of Brazil great could be seen on a building near venue, along with messs “get well soon” and “we love Pelé.”

“Friends, I am at hospital making my monthly visit,” Pelé wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “It’s always nice to receive positive messs like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute , and to everyone who sends me good vibes!”

Brazilian fans who gared before match against Cameroon also had Pelé in mind, singing songs about him and sending him well-wishes.

In pre-match news conference on Thursday, Brazil coach Tite said entire team wanted “to wish good health to Pelé” from Qatar.

On Wednesday, doctors said Pelé was in stable condition after arriving “for a reevaluation of chemorapeutic treatment of tumor.” y said Pelé was t in intensive care.

Brazil faced Cameroon in its last group game. team has already qualified for round of 16 after wins against Serbia and Switzerland.

Im: AP