All posts tagged: Peles

“No Date Set For His Release”: Doctors Share Important Update On Pele’s Health

Brazilian football legend Pele‘s health continues improving, but no date has been set for his release from hospital, where he was admitted nearly two weeks ago, doctors said on Monday. Pele, 82, considered by many the greatest footballer of all time, was hospitalised in Sao Paulo on November 29 for what his medical team called a re-evaluation of his chemotherapy treatments, which he has been receiving since having surgery to remove a colon tumor in September 2021. Doctors also diagnosed him with a respiratory infection. “There is no date set for his release, (but) the patient’s clinical condition continues improving, especially the respiratory infection,” the hospital said in a statement. “He remains in a standard room, conscious and with stable vital signs.” Pele’s daughters Kely Nascimento and Flavia Arantes have sought to reassure his fans on his health, denying reports that he has been placed in end-of-life care. Nascimento, who lives in the United States, posted a pair of pictures from the hospital on Instagram Monday, including one of her hand holding her father’s, with the …

Neymar Equals Legend Pele’s Record Of 77 Brazil Goals With World Cup Quarter-Finals Strike Against Croatia

Neymar scored a record-equalling goal in the quarter-final against Croatia© AFP Neymar equalled Pele‘s record of 77 Brazil goals after scoring against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday. The forward fired home from close range in extra-time to put Brazil ahead and match Pele’s tally, achieved between 1957 and 1971. Neymar’s strike, which saw him beat Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and convert from a tight angle, put Brazil 1-0 ahead in stoppage time after the first additional period. The joy though didn’t last long as Bruno Petkovic equalised in the 116th minute and Livakovic was at his best again as Croatia edged Brazil out 4-2 on penalties. Brazil’s dream of winning their 6th title came to end as they lost in the quarter-finals yet again. This is the fourth time Brazil have lost in the last 8 stage in the last 5 tournaments. Neymar was not at his vintage best against Croatia but kept a cool head at the vital moment to give his team the advantage. Pele, who was recently hospitalised amid …