Brazil football legend, Pelé, was making a video call from his hospital bed, claiming to be saying goodbye to family and friends.
The condition of the three-time world champion has deteriorated. A viral video shows him struggling to breathe.
The 82-year-old, who had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021, was admitted to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo on November 29, 2022.
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He remained at the hospital on Christmas day with his loved ones by his side. His daughter vowed to be there for him as he receives care in the hospital after his cancer progressed.
In the recent video going viral, Pele is seen surrounded by two ladies who held a phone in front of him while he passed a message across.
British businessman and sports manager Frank Khalid wrote on Twitter: “Pele says goodbye to family and friends from the hospital bed. Football legend, Pele is slowly losing the battle against cancer, family says ‘his condition is worsening even further.”
Life no longer enjoyable- Dantata
Meanwhile, renowned business mogul, Aminu Alhassan Dantata, 91, has revealed that he no longer enjoys life and he is waiting to depart this world in good faith.
Dantata stated this when he received the Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima.
He explained that since his youth, he had the privilege of meeting many people and formed friendships in all states of Nigeria but can hardly name 10 who are still alive.
The business magnate said: “I have travelled to all the states in Nigeria and I have done things with people across all states. Many were friends but sadly, all the people I know, I hardly can call out 10 that are still alive.
“Honestly, as I am right now, I am just waiting for my time. I no longer enjoy life anymore. I hope I depart this world in good faith.
“I hope I did not offend anyone in life. If I offended anyone, I hope they find it in their hearts to forgive me. If anybody has offended me, I have forgiven them.
“I am now the only one left in my family living with grandchildren.”
Dantata, while expressing joy and appreciation for the visit, prayed for Nigeria for everlasting peace and harmony.
“May God not leave us with our efforts alone, we pray for his continued guidance and protection,” he added.
