Pele is still in hospital
"We are still here, fighting and hoping. One more night together," Nascimento wrote on Instagram on November 24, with a photo of Pele hugging Pele on a hospital bed. Along with that, a video was shared showing Pele sleeping in his bed while his family chatted with him.
Neymar was among those who liked this Nascimento Instagram post, while many fans left supportive comments like "Long live the King" and "Pray for Pele".
Pele is an iconic player in football history. He won the World Cup three times with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and is the only player in history to do so. Pele also scored the third most goals in history with 762 goals, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
He was found to have colon cancer in September 2021. On November 29, the 82-year-old legend entered Albert Einstein Hospital (Sao Paulo) for doctors to re-evaluate the treatment process. The fact that the "King of Football" spent Christmas here raised concerns about his real situation.
In recent weeks, many stars like Neymar or Kylian Mbappe have sent their best wishes to the Brazilian football legend. Many matches at the 2022 World Cup are also filled with images of Pele's encouragement. According to Nascimento's daughter, the support of the fans and players is "a huge source of encouragement" for Pele. "Your love for him, your stories and prayers is a great comfort because we know we are not alone," she wrote on Instagram.
Earlier this week, Albert Einstein Hospital gave an update on Pele's condition, detailing that he needed care for heart and kidney dysfunction. They also said that his cancer is getting worse but does not need intensive care yet.
Earlier this month, Brazilian media reported that Pele had accepted palliative care and mental reassurance - a type of treatment often used by patients who are no longer able to cure them, to prepare them for the future. death. However, Ms. Nascimento denied it.
Flavia, Pele's other daughter, explains that the hospital is the best place for the Brazilian football legend to receive the care he needs. Due to Pele's complicated condition, the family has been at his bedside these past few days.
