Three-time World Cup winner and a Brazil national hero Pele is in hospital and is being treated for a respiratory infection. He is also undergoing treatment for colon cancer for over a year.
According to Brazilian media reports, Pele was diagnosed with respiratory infection during his visit to the hospital for a monthly routine checkup.
According to Brazilian media reports, Pele has been diagnosed with respiratory infection during his visit to the hospital for a monthly routine checkup.
Football legend Pele has said that he believes Brazil will be crowned World Cup champions for a sixth time in Qatar next month. Brazil earned a berth in international football's premier event by going undefeated in qualifying and finishing top of the 10-team South American group, six points ahead of second-placed Argentina.
Sourav Ganguly who is also the co-owner of Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) faced his former colleague Sachin Tendulkar's franchise Kerala Blasters at the former's den in front of the legendary Pele on Tuesday.
Pele is on a three-day tour to Kolkata, where he will be revisiting the historic Eden Gardens ground.
Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele recently accepted that he needs to learn the gentlemen’s game in order to get a grasp of it.
Pele previously visited India almost 38 years back.
Pele has scored over 1,000 goals in his professional football career.