Pele in hospital: Messages of support from across football for Brazil great

Messages of support for Brazil great Pele have been sent from across the world after the threetime World Cup winner was hospitalised in Sao Paulo.

The 82-year-old was admitted to hospital on Tuesday, saying it was a routine monthly visit.

However a report in Brazil, which has not been confirmed by the BBC, says he is now beginning end-of-life care after not responding to chemotherapy.

“Pray for the King,” France forward Kylian Mbappe tweeted.

The three-time World Cup winner had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since had regular treatment.

Pele was diagnosed with a respiratory infection and on Friday Sao Paulo’s Hospital

England set-up. He’s an inspiration, an incredible person.”

Concerns were initially raised on Wednesday when ESPN Brasil reported Pele had been admitted, with his daughter Kely Nascimento saying there was “no emergency” involved.