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By Ebenezer Bajela.
In a shocking video posted by Golaut official on YouTube, Brazil legend, Pele, seems to be slowly losing the battle against cancer after he was captured faintly saying “goodbye” to his family and friends, The PUNCH reports.
The health conditions of the three-time World Cup winner had deteriorated, as he was seen struggling to breathe in the video, which has gone viral.
The 82-year-old, who had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021, was admitted to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo November 29 and recently spent Christmas Day there.
As his conditions worsened, family members gathered in the hospital to stay with him, with his daughter vowing to stay by his side as the Brazil great continues to receive care in hospital.
However, in the video post tagged, ‘Pele says goodbye to family and friends from the hospital bed’, the legend was recorded faintly passing a message.
Meanwhile, British businessman and sports manager Frank Khalid posted on his Twitter handle, “Pele says goodbye to family and friends from the hospital bed. Football legend, Pele is slowly losing the battle against Cancer, family says his condition is worsening even further.”
In another developing video on social media, one of Pele’s former rivals, Romario, wished the Brazilian football legend well.
Speaking to Ge Globo, Romario said, “King, get better. So much faith. The whole world is looking and praying for you. Improvements! I kiss your heart.”