Brazil legend Pele hospitalised amid battle with cancer; daughter provides health update

Three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele has been hospitalised in Sao Paulo amid his long battle with cancer. His daughter, Kely Nascimento, said on Wednesday that while re was ' emergency,' her 82-year-old far was required to regulate his medication in his fight against a colon tumour.

Brazil legend Pele hospitalised amid battle with cancer

Kely Nascimento took to Instagram to inform fans about her far's health. Amid all 'alarm in media', Nascimento said that re was reason to panic and that she appreciated concern everybody showcased. Meanwhile, ESPN in Brazil h reported earlier that Pele was taken to a hospital due to 'general swelling'.

Pele removed tumour in September of 2021. hospital said n it was identified during routine cardiovascular and laboratory exams, ding Brazilian would have to begin chemorapy. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, globally kwn as Pele, has used his social media channels since to deny he was in poor health.

In one of his Instagram posts, Pele said that he has been “having small chemorapy sessions as a part of his treatment' and that he h finished his last session in 2021. In same post, he ded, "I wanted to share this achievement with you. After all, every little victory is a reason to celebrate, don’t you think? Don’t worry, I’m just getting rey for holiday season!"

(Inputs from AP)