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Health problems, reacts Pele': I am strong, I look at Brazil and it fills me with energy

Health problems, reacts Pele': I am strong, I look at Brazil and it fills

After health concerns, the world football legend himself, Pele, reacts. At the Brazilian hospital where he has been receiving treatment since Tuesday after chemotherapy failed and he was sent to intensive care, the 82-year-old three-time World Cup winner gave a reassuring message on Instagram:

"My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive. I am strong, very hopeful and following the treatment as usual. I want to thank the entire medical team for all the care I received. I have a lot of faith in God every message of love I get from you all over the world keeps me energized. And watching Brazil in the World Cup too. Thank you so much for everything!"

Hospital doctors assured that he remains in a stable state of health. The statement of the last 24 hours was somewhat more optimistic regarding Pele's health condition.

"Had a respiratory infection. Also undergoing a re-evaluation of chemotherapy treatment."

In September of last year, a tumor was removed from his colon.

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