JAKARTA - Pele's health has worsened in the past year. He had to undergo routine treatment as a cancer patient. A number of medical treatments, ranging from the removal of colon tumors and chemotherapy, have been carried out. Not to mention, other medicines that must be consumed every day.
Age does take his immune system. The condition of this 82-year-old man is gradually deteriorating. In November 2022, he had to be rushed to Albert Einstein Hospital in Sau Paulo, Brazil. Not only cancer, a number of other diseases have also begun to eat away at the function of his organs.
The hospital said Pele needed further treatment regarding kidney and heart dysfunction. Meanwhile, Kely Nascimento, Pele's daughter, confirmed that her father also had a lung infection.
"About three weeks ago he (Pele) contracted COVID-19. He was vaccinated, but because cancer and chemotherapy drugs made him fragile, he contracted lung infection," Kely said, quoted from Goal in early December.
So, continued Kely, families with various reasons considered it would be better if Pele lived in the hospital for a while.
"Friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive. I am strong, with a lot of hope and following my treatment as usual. I want to thank the entire medical team and nurses for all the treatments I have received," said Pele, on his Instagram account on 4 December.
I really believe in God and every love message I receive from you around the world keeps me excited. And watch Brazil too at the World Cup! Thank you so much for everything," Pele continued.
Meski sedang dalam kondisi kritis, Pele terus mengumbar semangat. Fisiknya memang telah renta, tetapi otak dan pikirannya masih terus bekerja memberikan inspirasi, dukungan, dan motivasi untuk semua orang. Khususnya untuk para pemain Brasil yang saat itu tengah berlaga di Piala Dunia 2022 Qatar.
In 1958, in Sweden, I walked around thinking about fulfilling the promises I made to my father. I know many of the national team players made similar promises and are also eyeing their first World Cup. I want to inspire you, my friends. I will watch the game from here in the hospital and I will support each of you. We are on this journey together. Good luck for our Brazil! wrote Pele on Instagram on December 5, one day before Brazil had their game against South Korea in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Although his dream of seeing Brazil lifting the World Cup trophy for the sixth time was dashed after Tim Samba lost on penalties against Croatia in the last 8, Pele still gave encouragement and motivation. In particular, for Neymar who has managed to match one of his record as a footballer, scoring 77 goals with the national team.
On Instagram on December 10, just one day after Brazil's defeat, Pele uploaded a photo of Neymar and wrote, "I see you grow, I cheer you every day and finally I can congratulate you for equaling the number of goals I have with the Brazilian national team. We both know this is more than just a number. Our biggest task as athletes is inspiring. To inspire our current professional counterparts, the next generation, and most importantly, to inspire everyone who loves our sport."
"Unfortunately, today is not the happiest day for us, but you will always be the source of inspiration many people aspire to. I have learned that the more time has passed, the more our heritage has grown. My record was set almost 50 years ago, and no one has been able to approach it until now. You succeeded, son. That respects the greatness of your achievements," Pele praised Neymar.
He hopes that these achievements can be a reflection for everyone. Nothing is impossible, everything can be achieved through hard work. Life, said Pele, is an opportunity. How to take advantage of it, depending on each individual.
Tim Samba melakukannya dengan baik meskipun akhirnya kalah. Terlepas dari rasa sakit atas kekalahan tersebut, dia meminta warga Brasil mengingat kembali poin penting yang membawa Tim Samba meraih lima bintang. Pele menyebut, Cintalah yang menggerakkan kita
"This is not the end of the journey, but just a delay. He hopes that a sense of unity and love that is united in sports can continue to burn in the hearts of all Brazilians. He also did not forget to give appreciation to the players and the national team committee. According to Pele, The dream belongs to all of us. Love, love and love.
In victory, we receive celebrations. In defeat, we learn. Life is always generous and offers a new beginning. With the passing of the day, we start a new path. And in this cycle, we strive to realize a dream that never dies, regardless of the obstacles of its journey," Pele wrote just before the 2022 World Cup Finals.
The owner's full name Edson Arantes do Nascimento has seen the World Cup three times. Winning and losing in football is a great thing. However, football continues to tell its story, as usual in an captivating way.
As in this World Cup, Pele was delighted to see Lionel Messi win his first world trophy, Kylian Mbappe scored four goals in the final, and Morocco's success in the semifinals.
It is a gift to witness this spectacle for the future of our sport. Congratulations Argentina! Of course Diego (Maradona) is smiling now," said Pele.
Now, Pele has passed away. He died at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sau Paulo, Brazil on Friday morning local time, December 30, 2022.
As the nickname suggests, Pele is a legendary king of football. His genius and style of play on the field are always enchanting. His actions off the pitch are even more captivating. He continues to spread love and inspiration as a medicine for all problems. As revealed from the upload at the end of his life. Goodbye Pele.
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