The 82-year-old has been battling colon cancer for over a year and was admitted into hospital last month. Messages of support from across the sporting world were shared with the three-time World Cup winner, including from current day Brazil talisman, Neymar.
Kely has been providing updates on her father’s condition throughout his time in hospital and posted a moving photo of the pair embracing over the weekend. Sharing the post on Instagram, the caption read: “We continue to be here, in fight and in faith. One more night together.” She had previously confirmed Pele would be staying in hospital during the Christmas period, saying: “We decided with doctors that, for many reasons, it will be best for us to stay here, with all the care that this new family at Einstein gives us.In this article