Last Friday, Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento posted an image that illustrated part of a terribly sad reality for the king of football.
Pele doesn’t have high expectations of surviving this fight against cancer
Unfortunately, we are in the final moments of Pele’s losing battle with cancer, and his family is doing everything they can to make sure O’Rei feel comfortable. Last Friday, Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento posted an image that illustrated part of a terribly sad reality for the king of football. She held on to her father, trying to enjoy his last moments on this planet. But Saturday’s post was much more relevant to all the fans who are praying that he gets through it. To be blunt, Pele doesn’t have high expectations of surviving this fight against cancer. The Brazilian legend is shown in the video with his family, showing him a smartphone as someone speaks to him through it. The problem is that Pele doesn’t look like he’s fully aware of what’s happening.
The whole world of football cares about Pele’s health
We have no idea if this is the effect of the medicine Pele is taking or if he is under some anaesthesia. Pele is still expected to spend Christmas at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Sao Paulo, but his family members know it’s a difficult situation for him. Since his cancer diagnosis, he has been battling for his life, but the king’s advanced age is also a significant factor here. Over the past 48 hours, there have been many different football personalities who have sent messages of support for Pele. Other Brazilian football players such as Neymar send messages to their idol, while many social media posts are coming from all over the world. The whole world of football cares about Pele’s health.
However, we all know that the situation could be more optimal, and anything can happen within a few hours. All we can do now is wait for the moment and feel grateful we lived in an era where Pele was still alive for many years. Pele’s son, Edinho, is already in the hospital with his father, waiting for him to leave. Football legends passing like this are heartbreaking, but Pele has lived a fulfilling life so far. Whatever happens, he can be sure that the whole world loves him and that his legacy will last until the end of time. For many, the greatest footballer who ever lived. Especially for the older generations who got to see him and all the other football legends that came after.