Hospitalized since Tuesday, the King officially suffers from a “respiratory infection” but the symptoms mentioned by the Brazilian press are much broader, between swelling and a bad reaction to chemotherapy. “I want to reassure everyone. I’m strong, and hopeful and continuing my treatment as always,” the 82-year-old icon said in an Instagram post as her condition is “stable.“, according to the latest medical bulletin, revealed on Saturday.
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“My hand was sweaty”
In Qatar, several messages of support have been unveiled on certain buildings, in order to wish a speedy recovery to the legend. In the Brazilian group, too, the messages flowed in like that of Rodrygo. “Courage, King Pelé! Prayers and encouragement for your recovery“. But it was Tite who was the most talkative on Sunday at a press conference.
“The affection I can give you is transmitted by all of usthe Brazilian coach first said before recounting his first meeting with the legend. She may be the only person I greeted while shaking“.
“I speak from the heart, with emotion. We were sitting in the draw for the 2018 World Cup. I was focused and I was told: ‘Go hug Pele’. I stood up and shivered. My hand was sweaty, my pulse increased“, he smiled.
Pelé in the 2018 World Cup draw
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Neymar for such a symbolic record
Present at his side at a press conference, his deputy César Sampaio (54) also explained what Pelé, icon of the Brazilian club Santos, represented for him, a former player trained in this Sao Paulo club. He was also present during the gala match organized for the 50th anniversary of the legend, in 1990.
“I sometimes received advice from Pelé“, said the former defensive midfielder. “When I was first called up to the national team, I had the opportunity to play with Pelé. I trembled even more than Tite! It was even difficult to talk to him in the field… ‘Attention, Pelé! Play, Pelé!'” (…) He is a person who influenced me as a player but also as a man“, he said with a smile.
In the Brazilian group, other players also have Pelé in the corner of the head. Neymar, also passed by Santos and dubbed in his debut by the King, can hope to exceed the record of 77 goals of his eldest with the national team. It is only two units away from this symbolic figure. “Take this trophy home!“, had also urged the legendary striker before the tournament. Since then, the expectation has only grown. And the symbol would only be stronger.
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