Pelé worsens and receives care for "kidney and heart dysfunctions"

The Brazilian star

, hospitalized for three weeks in

, has worsened from cancer and is receiving care related to "

" his doctors reported Wednesday.

Pelé, undergoing treatment for colon cancer, "presents a progression of the

and requires greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions," said the

, where he has been admitted since November 29.

-old triple world champion

"is still hospitalized in a common room, under the necessary medical care."

Minutes before, the daughters reported that

.

"Our Christmas at home was suspended. We decided with the doctors that, for various reasons, it would be better to stay here, with all the medical care," said

, in a message posted on her social networks and shared by her sister

.

Arantes thanked "all the love" received from all corners of the planet and jokingly promised to turn the room where his father is hospitalized "into a sambadrome" and "make caipirinhas" to celebrate Christmas.

"The love for him, the stories and his prayers are enormous consolation because we know we are not alone," said the daughter of the former

striker , who assured that "next week" she will update the triple champion's state of health world.

Pelé has been hospitalized for three weeks to reassess the chemotherapy treatment against the colon tumor, which he underwent surgery in

, and overcome a "respiratory infection" that was detected days later.

Despite his delicate situation, Pelé, considered by many to be the best footballer in history, has maintained intense activity on his social networks, with the publication of various messages about the

.

In one of the last, he congratulated the Argentine team and

for winning their third star and recognized the brilliant performance of Frenchman

in the final last Sunday.

"What a gift it was to see this spectacle for the future of our sport. And I couldn't stop congratulating Morocco on their incredible campaign. It's great to see Africa shine.

! I'm sure Diego (Maradona) is smiling now." , affirmed 'O Rei'.

His state of health has generated enormous concern in the world of football.

During the World Cup in Qatar, various tributes were made in his honor and he received the support of great soccer figures.

Santos fans also held a vigil outside the hospital.

However, the family has denied press reports according to which Pelé is in a terminal phase, before which his doctors chose to go to palliative care.

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