Brazil legend, Pele, has
collapsed and rushed to hospital.
Pele, who slumped in the early
hours of Thursday, will remain in hospital as he is being monitored by doctors
in his homeland.
The 77-year-old world football
icon was to be in London this weekend, at the Football Writers’ Association
Tribute Night on Sunday evening at The Savoy, where he was to be honoured.
But he will instead remain on
fluids in hospital as he seeks to recover from severe exhaustion.
An FWA statement reads, “In the
early hours of Thursday morning, Pele collapsed and was taken to hospital in
Brazil where he has undergone a series of tests which appear to point to severe
exhaustion.
“He remains on fluids while doctors
monitor his recovery.
“Thankfully, there is no
suggestion of anything more serious than exhaustion and everybody at the
Football Writers’ Association wishes Pele a swift and full recovery.
“Understandably, his medical
situation prevents him from travelling to London for the Football Writers’
Association Tribute Night on Sunday evening at The Savoy.
“But after discussions with Pele
and his team, he has insisted the event should continue, not least because many
of Pele’s friends are travelling from overseas to be with us on Sunday.
“While it is incredibly sad Pele
cannot attend the function, the FWA are grateful that all those who have been
asked to pay tribute on the night – Gareth Southgate, Cliff Jones, Gordon Banks
and Steve Hunt – are determined to help make the evening a memorable one.
“Pele’s team have also asked that
we film the event and send a copy to Brazil in the knowledge it will lift the
Great Man’s spirits to see his friends are thinking of him and sending their
best wishes. With that in mind, we want to do Pele proud and make Sunday night
as memorable as possible.
“It goes without saying, Pele has
an open invitation to any of our functions once he regains his health and we
are already discussing the possibility of him joining us in May for the
Footballer of the Year Dinner.”
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