Monday, March 20, 2023

Pele

Brazil bids farewell to ‘king of soccer’ Pele

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake.Mourners lined up to see Pele’s...

Pele showing improvement from respiratory infection

Football legend Pele is showing signs of improvement from a respiratory infection but remains in hospital with no forecast for when he could be discharged, doctors treating him said on Monday.The 82-year-old was admitted to Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein...

Pele ‘doing very well’ and grateful for support

Brazilian football legend Pele has moved to reassure fans that he is in good health as he continues his fight against cancer. The 81-year-old posted a photo on social media in which he is seen smiling alongside his wife Marcia...

Pele leaves hospital after cancer treatment

Brazilian football legend Pele has been discharged from hospital after undergoing cancer treatment, doctors said on Thursday. The 81-year-old was admitted to hospital on Monday to continue chemotherapy following the removal of a tumor from his colon last September. "The patient...