Did Pelé get worse? This is the truth about your state of health

Brazilian former soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento ‘Pele’being treated for a colon tumor, on Monday denied the rumors about an alleged worsening of his health and assured that he is “very well”.

‘I’m winning this match’

“I had to publish this because there is false news circulating on this matter. This disappoints me, but it will not affect me. I am winning this match,” said the 81-year-old triple world champion, in a message posted on his social networks.

The former Santos and Cosmos striker accompanied his words with a photograph in which he appears smiling next to his wife, Marcia Aoki.

“I am very grateful for my wife, for the laughter, for the peace of my home and for all the affectionate messages from you. I am very well and taking care of my health,” he guaranteed.

This is not the first time that Pelé, considered by many to be the best player in the history of football, has used social networks to deny rumors about his delicate state of health.

What does Pele have?

The former soccer player underwent surgery almost a year ago for a colon tumor detected during a routine battery of tests. From there, he began a cycle of chemotherapy sessions that has forced him to go to the hospital a few times to closely monitor his evolution.

Since then, his state of health has been surrounded by a certain mystery, since little information comes out from his environment, although according to the health bulletins of previous months his picture remains “stable”.

Pelé’s health has deteriorated in recent years due to other causes, such as spinal, hip and knee problems, which have reduced his mobility and forced him to undergo surgery, in addition to suffering a kidney crisis.

This has drastically reduced his public appearances, although he remains very active on social networks.

EFE

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