Pele, 77 years of age, who, in many people’s opinions is one of the greatest football players of all time, collapsed from extreme exhaustion and been admitted on Thursday in his native country of Brazil.
BBC Sports report that he had a trip planned to London for a football Writers Association event, but that trip is now cancelled.
The three-time World Cup Winner has undergone a series of tests 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.”
In 2015 Pele underwent a prostate operation after suffering from kidney stones.
Pele has been named FIFA’s Player of the Century for 1900-2000 along with Diego Maradona. He scored 1,281 goals over his 21-year career, including 77 goals in 91 appearances for Brazil.
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