Pelé was hospitalized. Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo nearly two weeks ago due to a respiratory infection. At that time there was disturbing information about the ineffectiveness of treatment. However, the Brazilian legend’s health has started to improve. Latest news indicate further progress. Questions have therefore arisen as to when Pelé will be able to leave the hospital.
Pele’s health is improving
Pelé was hospitalized on November 29 due to a respiratory infection. Doctors also worried fighting colorectal cancer legend, so it was decided to send the Brazilian to the chemotherapy ward.
Unfortunately, the treatment did not bring the expected results and his health was steadily deteriorating. He had to be transferred to the palliative care service. The person concerned himself and his daughter have denied the information from the Brazilian media.
However, it has been better for a few days. Pelé’s health is steadily improving. The latest information from the hospital in Sao Paulo indicates that the treatment is going well.
“Patient still shows improvement in clinical condition, especially respiratory infections. He is conscious and has stable vital signs,” the hospital said in a Reuters statement.
Due to Pelé’s progress, it was decided not to transfer him to the intensive care unit. As a result, people wondered when he would leave the hospital. However, doctors are unable to give an exact end date for treatment.
Everyone in football is going through the situation that Pelé found himself in. The legendary footballer received many votes of support, especially from the representatives of Brazil playing at the World Cup in Qatar (they were eliminated in the quarter-finals).
Pelé turned 82 in October. He is the only player in history to have won the World Cup three times (in 1958, 1962 and 1970). He spent most of his career with Brazil’s Santos FC but finished it with New York Cosmos.