Brazilian soccer legend Pele hospitalized amid cancer fight oan

On Wednesday, Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento confirmed his hospitalization after reports claimed the 82-year-old was admitted with ”general swelling” and was undergoing additional testing.

“Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad’s health. He is in the hospital regulating medication,” Nascimento wrote. “There is no emergency or new dire prediction. I will be there for New Years and promise to post some pictures.”

She also noted there was no “surprise or emergency” involved.

Officials say Pele was having cardiac issues which led hospital staff to question the efficacy of his chemotherapy treatments.

Pele had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021 and has regularly been in and out of hospitals for treatment since.