"Pray for the King" - football greats unite in praying for Pele
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Reading Time: 1min | Sat. 03.12.22. | 21:44
Legendary Brazilian is now beginning end-of-life care after not responding to chemotherapy
Messages of support for Brazil great Pele have been sent from across the world while the three-time World Cup winner is being treated in hospital.
The 82-year-old was admitted to a hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday, and the latest reports say he is now beginning end-of-life care after not responding to chemotherapy.
"Pray for the King," France forward Kylian Mbappe tweeted.
Pray for the King 👑🙏🏽🇧🇷 @Pele
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) December 3, 2022
Speaking on Saturday, England captain Harry Kane said:
"We are very sad to hear news of him being ill, but we wish him well, not just me but the whole England set-up. He's an inspiration, an incredible person."
The Torch Tower in Doha is lit up for Pele 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5b4UwfR18K
— GOAL (@goal) December 3, 2022
Concerns were initially raised on Wednesday when ESPN Brasil reported Pele had been admitted, with his daughter Kely Nascimento saying there was "no emergency" involved.
Pele thanked well-wishers on Friday for sending "good vibes" and said his stay in hospital was "a routine visit".
Hermoso mensaje de la FIFA y de todo el mundo futbolero para O Rei Pelé en este difícil momento. pic.twitter.com/KjbXFTELzt
— VarskySports (@VarskySports) December 3, 2022
The former striker is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 games and has scored in four World Cup tournaments.
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