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Rich Jones

Pele taken to hospital with Brazil legend's condition 'worsening'

Football legend Pele has been hospitalised in Sao Paulo with his condition described as 'worsening' amid his ongoing battle with cancer.

According to ESPN Brasil, the 82-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time, was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital after developing swelling "all over his body", heart issues and mental confusion with his cancer treatment appearing to be ineffective.

It is reported a heart issue was also identified by doctors who examined him and he was 'very restless' when he arrived at hospital. It is also said he has been struggling to feed himself. Pele's daughter, Kely Nascimento, provided an update and stated there is "no emergency".

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