The 82-year-old former player, Pelé, continues in a hospital with his family and friends, who give him strength and await medical progress, although there is not much hope.
Several international media during this Sunday, December 25, 2022, talk about the possible organization of the funeral and tributes. Although the spokesman for the hospital where “O Rei” (The King) is hospitalized reported that the former soccer player “is alive”, in the Santos stadium they are preparing his possible funeral.
In addition, Pelé’s daughter, Kelly Nascimento, said on Saturday, December 24, that her father is still in “the fight”, despite the fact that she has a colon tumor and is being treated for a respiratory infection as a result of the coronavirus.
POSSIBLE FUNERAL AT SANTOS STADIUM
Fans of Santos and soccer fans worldwide send their prayers and shows of support for the former soccer star through social networks.
In addition, some videos have been broadcast on the networks where the farewell to the three-time world champion would be prepared. In which men are seen carrying structures and other decorative objects for tributes.
Images of the Vila Belmiro stadium or Urbano Caldeira Stadium, which belongs to the Santos club, were leaked, where “O Rei” shone between 1956-1974.
The Instagram account @JP_drone took pictures of the Santos stadium, where preparations are being made for what would be Pelé’s funeral, on the pitch where his talent was enjoyed during the best years of his professional career.
With information from El Comercio