Pelé celebrates his 82nd birthday this Sunday (23). Born in the city of Três Corações (MG), in 1940, the King of Football was honored by several entities and sports figures. Brazilian clubs such as Santos and Flamengo recognized the date on their social networks, as did the CBF, through president Ednaldo Rodrigues. Pelé spoke and thanked him for the affection he received.
Pelé played 1.366 games and scored a total of 1.282 goals, of which 1.091 were for the Santos, who celebrated his birthday with a video featuring goals from number 10.
Pelé was revealed by Santos in 1957 and, for the Brazilian team, he became the only athlete to win three World Cups out of the four he played in, the first of which at the age of 17, in 1958. Pelé is the Brazilian team's top scorer, with 95 goals scored.
The tributes extended to Brazilian and international clubs. The official profile of the Copa Libertadores, won twice by Pelé's Santos, in 1962 and 63, also celebrated the King's 82nd birthday. Current finalist in the competition, Flamengo also spoke.
Through a video on his social networks, Edson Arantes do Nascimento thanked them for the congratulations.
Pelé has adopted a more discreet stance in recent years, both publicly and on social media. The King underwent a series of hospitalizations at the end of 2021, when he was diagnosed with a tumor in his colon. He underwent surgery and underwent chemotherapy sessions.
In January, tests revealed a metastasis that affected Pelé's intestine, lungs and liver. The following month, he was hospitalized again, this time to treat a urinary infection. In April, he spent a few days at the Albert Einstein Hospital to undergo new tests. procedures, including exams and cancer treatments. Since then, the King has been following treatment at home.
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This post was last modified on October 23, 2022 13:08 pm
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