Brazilian soccer great Pele said he was \u0022strong\u0022 and grateful for the support he has been receiving after being hospitalized this week.
Pele, who played for Brazil and club sides Santos and New York Cosmos as a striker, was one of the world’s best known sportsmen at his peak and is regarded as one of the best soccer players of all time.
He won the World Cup with Brazil three times, in 1958, 1962 and 1970 – a feat no other player has achieved. He is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil, with 77 goals in 92 games.French striker Kylian Mbappe tweeted, “Pray for the King”.“We send our best wishes to him and his family as well. inspiration amongst our game, incredible footballer, incredible person,” Kane said.
A sign with the same message was displayed by Brazilian fans at the Lusail Stadium on Friday ahead of Brazil’s 1-0 defeat by Cameroon.
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