Brazilian football icon Pele's family spends Christmas in hospital, 'Even in sadness we can only be thankful'

Pele's family spent Christmas night in the hospital with the retired football player, emphasizing the importance of being “thankful” for their time with the Brazilian superstar.

Pele's health has deteriorated over the last month, and he now requires more care at Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital. Kely Nascimento, who keeps supporters up to speed on Pele's health, posted a heartfelt message on Christmas Eve. “Even in our pain, we can only be thankful”, Nascimento posted on Instagram in honor of those who care for her father.

Her emotional remarks were accompanied by a photo of her extended family in the hospital, which included Nascimento and five other family members. It comes only two days after the latest update on Pele's health and his family's interactions with the superstar.


According to an official statement, Pele was brought to the hospital on November 29 with a respiratory infection and for “re-evaluation of the chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer diagnosed in September 2021”.

The worsening of Pele's health was noted throughout the World Cup, with Brazil's players revealing a banner in support of the idol following their 4-1 Round of 16 triumphs against South Korea.


Pele's most recent social media post was on December 5, the day of the match. It was a photograph of him strolling beside his father during the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, which he helped Brazil win after dominating the tournament as a youngster.

The three-time World Cup winner's daughter revealed that family members will spend Christmas with him in the hospital, with grandkids joining them. As a 17-year-old in the 1958 World Cup, he helped Brazil achieve their first of five World Cup victories, before subsequently winning the 1962 and 1970 World Cups with the national team.

FAQs:

1. Pele is afflicted with which disease?
   Pele was taken to the hospital on November 29 for a respiratory illness as well as a "re-evaluation of the chemotherapy treatment over the colon cancer diagnosed in September 2021.
2. How many goals did Pele score throughout his career?
   Pele tweeted in 2015 that he has scored 1,283 goals throughout his brilliant career.