Brazilian football player Pele passed away. He was 82 years old and had been battling cancer for a long time.
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The famous football player has been in hospital since 29 November due to complications from bowel cancer. The media reported that the former Brazilian striker was transferred to the palliative care unit in the fight against bowel cancer, as his body no longer responds to chemotherapy. However, the footballer’s daughters, Keli and Flavia, later denied these reports, saying that the reason for their father’s hospitalization was the coronavirus.
During the World Cup in Qatar, Pele repeatedly posted messages on social networks, especially thanking the fans for their support and wishing him a speedy recovery.
On December 26, it was learned that Pele said goodbye to his family members and loved ones, British businessman Frank Khalid, who provides commercial and organizational services to elite athletes, announced this on a social network.
Pele is the only player to win the World Cup three times. Together with the Brazilian national team, he won the cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He played a total of 92 matches for the national team and scored 77 goals.