Brazilian soccer nice Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to manage the medicine in his combat in opposition to a colon tumor, his daughter mentioned on Wednesday.
Kely Nascimento added that there was "no emergency" regarding her 82-year-old father's well being.
Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo later added in an announcement that Edson Arantes do Nascimento, globally generally known as Pelé, was in secure situation after arriving Tuesday "for a reevaluation of the chemotherapeutic remedy of the tumor."
The hospital additionally mentioned the previous footballer "has full management of his very important features" and was not taken to intensive or semi-intensive care items for remedy.
Kely Nascimento, who lives in the US, made the feedback in an Instagram put up after what she known as "numerous alarm within the media at present regarding my dad's well being."
ESPN Brasil reported earlier that the three-time World Cup champion was dropped at the hospital due to "common swelling."
"Actually and actually, we admire the priority and love," Nascimento mentioned.
Pele's spokesman Joe Fraga informed The Related Press that the previous footballer was "in for his month-to-month test up."
Pelé had a tumor eliminated in September 2021, and the hospital mentioned at the moment he would start chemotherapy.
Pelé has used his social media channels since then to disclaim he was sick. His newest public remark was in an Instagram put up on Oct. 23, his birthday.
"I simply wish to categorical my gratitude. Life is nice. Turning 82 with my household, in good well being, is the very best reward. Thanks for every part I've acquired," he mentioned in a video.
Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and stays the nation's all-time main scorer with 77 objectives in 92 matches for the nationwide group.