Tag: Pele
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“The world will never forget him”, Buhari mourns Pele
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief over the death of Brazilian soccer legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele, saying “Pele is gone but the world will never forget him”. According to a statement issued by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, President Buhari recalled some of the moments in history that defined Pele’s indelible…
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Brazilian football legend, Pele is dead
Brazil legend Pele has passed away aged 82 following a battle with cancer. The former Santos FC star, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, had bee
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Soccer legend, Pele’s health worsens, now under elevated care
Football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé has been hospitalized for many days now with no discharge date in sight. Medical reports show that Pele’s ailment has worsened and now requires treatment for heart and kidney trouble at the hospital in Brazil.
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Argentine football star, Lionel Messi named BBC World Sport Star of the year
Argentina’s professional striker, Lionel Messi, has been declared winner of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Sport Star of the Year, after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar. Messi received the prize as part of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, with the 35-year-old’s latest honour confirmed a day after Argentina’s…
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Pele had covid three weeks ago, not dead – Family
The family of Brazilian football legend Pele have said they’re ‘tired’ of receiving condolences. The three-time World Cup winner is currently in hospital, but his daughter, Flavia, denied reports he’s receiving palliative care.
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Brazil legend, Pele hospitalized again in Sao Paulo
The legendary Brazil star, Pele, has reportedly been hospitalized in Sao Paulo with swelling all over his body. Pele, who is reported to be currently undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer, was taken to the Albert Einstein hospital on Tuesday in an unscheduled visit, by his wife, Marcia Aokoi, and a carer, according to a report…
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Pele discharged from hospital
Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from hospital following a urinary tract infection (UTI).
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Football legend Pelé to spend longer time in hospital
Brazil football legend, Pelé would stay longer in hospital after a urinary tract infection was discovered while he was being treated for a tumour six months ago. Brazilian outlet G1 reported the news late on Monday, citing the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo. Pelé was hospitalised again on Feb. 13. The 81-year-old had a…
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Pele to leave intensive care this week, daughter says
Pele will be moved out of intensive care in the coming days as the Brazil footballing great continues his recovery from surgery, his daughter Kely Nascimento has said. The 80-year-old, who is the only male player to win three World Cups, has been in the Alberto Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo. He has been there…
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Lionel Messi breaks Pele goal-scoring record
Lionel Messi has overtaken Pele as the leading South American men’s goalscorer in international matches with a hat-trick in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier win against Bolivia. Scoring all the goals in the 3-0 win in Buenos Aires brought Messi’s total for Argentina to 79 in 153 games. Brazil legend Pele finished his career on 77…