“He is responding appropriately to the care provided for his respiratory infection, with no deterioration over the past 24 hours,” they added.
Note that the legend itself wanted to reassure via a message posted on Instagram. Pelé said on Saturday that he felt “strong, and full of hope”. “I want to reassure everyone. I am strong, and full of hope and I continue my treatment as always,” insisted the 82-year-old icon in a message illustrated by a medical report published on Saturday describing the state of health. of the former striker as “stable”.
Many reactions and many tributes
Reacting to rumors of his deteriorating healthseveral personalities and organizations had expressed their solidarity with the “King”.
French superstar Kylian Mbappé paid a tribute to Pelé by tweeting the message “Pray for the King” (“Pray for the King”) with the mention “Pelé”.
The city of Doha, where the 2022 World Cup is taking place, adorned several of its buildings on Saturday with a photo of Pelé with a message wishing him a speedy recovery.
For his part, England captain Harry Kane also spoke about the Brazilian’s state of health at a press conference. “We obviously send our thoughts to him and his family. He is an inspiration to us, an incredible player and personality,” he said.
Pelé was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday for a reassessment of his colon cancer treatment. His respiratory infection is “treated with antibiotics”, the doctors said.
On his Instagram account on Thursday, Pelé said it was a routine “monthly visit” and thanked everyone who sent him messages of support.