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Pele in hospital with cancer treatment 'appearing to be ineffective' - reports

Reports in Brazil suggest football legend Pele's condition is "worsening" as he battles cancer. He has been hospitalised in Sao Paulo.

The 82-year-old was reported to be dealing with swelling "all over his body", heart problems and confusion, with his cancer treatment appearing to be ineffective, according to ESPN Brasil. He is being treated at Albert Einstein Hospital.

The Mirror reports that the Brazilian media outlet said that a heart issue was identified by doctors and that he was "very restless" upon arrival at hospital. He was also reportedly struggling to feed himself.

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