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The soccer star Pelé has a respiratory infection and will continue to be hospitalized for the next few days to receive treatment.
This was confirmed by the ex-soccer player's medical team through a statement, this Friday morning.
Pele's respiratory infection is being treated with antibiotics, doctors said.
They also said that the football legend's response has been "adequate, and stable and with a general improvement in his state of health."
This Thursday, Pelé thanked his followers through a message on his Instagram account for the messages of encouragement.
The former soccer player also said that he had a routine visit at the hospital.
Pelé thanks his fans for the messages of encouragement
"Friends, I'm in the hospital for my monthly appointment. It's always nice to receive positive messages like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute and to everyone who sends me good energy!" her post read.
A day earlier, his daughter Kely Nascimento said on her Instagram account that Pelé had been hospitalized for treatment for a medical condition.
Nascimento posted on her social media after various reports suggested that Pelé's health had deteriorated.
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Pelé hospitalized for treatment but his daughter says it's "not an emergency"
"Hello friends. The media is freaking out again and I want to calm the rumors here. My father is hospitalized, he is receiving treatment. I am not rushing to take a flight there."
Kely went on to say, "My brothers are in Brazil and I'm going there for the New Years. This is not a surprise or an emergency. We appreciate all the kindness and love you are sending us!"
With information from Jill Martin.
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