Pele, 77, in Hospital for Exhaustion After Collapsing

Pele has undergone a series of tests, which suggest it's nothing more serious than exhaustion. 
Pele, 77, in Hospital for Exhaustion After Collapsing
Pele, 77, in Hospital for Exhaustion After Collapsing /

Pele, widely considered to be one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has been hospitalized for exhaustion in his native Brazil after the 77-year-old collapsed on Thursday, reports BBC Sport

He was supposed to travel to London this week for an event held by the Football Writers Association, a trip that is now canceled.

The FWA said the three-time World Cup Winner has undergone a series of test which suggest the ailment is nothing more serious than severe exhaustion. 

"He is on fluids while doctors monitor his recovery," the FWA said in a statement. "Thankfully there is no suggestion of anything more serious."

Pele has dealt with some health concerns recently, as he underwent a prostate operation in 2015 after suffering from kidney stones.

The former attacking midfielder was named FIFA's Player of the Century for 1900-2000 along with Diego Maradona. He scored 1,281 goalsover his 21-year career, including 77 goals in 91 appearances for Brazil.


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