Brazil legend Pelé has been admitted to hospital, but his daughter says that there is no "no emergency."
The three time FIFA World Cup winner has had some health issues in recent years. The 82-year-old continues to be treated for colon cancer, undergoing surgery to remove a tumour during September 2021, and he has required regular ongoing medical treatment.
Following reports Pele, considered to be one of the very best footballers in the sport's history, had been taken back into hospital with concerns for his health, his daughter Kely Nascimento posted an update on social media stating there was no “new dire prediction”.
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Kely Nascimento said on Instagram on Wednesday: “Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad’s health.
“He is in the hospital regulating medication. Some of my siblings are visiting Brazil. There is no emergency or new dire prediction.
“I will be there for New Year’s and promise to post some pictures. Really and truly, we appreciate the concern and love!!”
Pele emerged onto the global stage in 1958 when he fired Brazil to World Cup glory as a 17-year-old.
Injury limited Pele’s contribution to the 1962 and 1966 editions of the tournament.
In 1970, Pelé once again led Brazil to glory and was an important player in a team that is often considered to be one of the best in history.
Officially, Pele scored 757 goals in 831 games during a glittering career from 1957 to 1977, although club Santos claim his tally was closer to 1,000.
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