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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pele ‘strong with a lot of hope’ amid health concerns

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Pele said he is “strong” and following his regular treatment in a social media post responding to concerning reports about his health.

Brazilian news outlet Folha claimed earlier on Saturday that the former striker had been moved to palliative care and that his chemotherapy to treat colon cancer had been suspended.

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