Edson Arantes do Nascimento ‘Pelé’ congratulated his compatriot Ronaldo Nazário, owner of Real Valladolid, on Monday for the direct promotion of the team from Pucelano to the First Division of Spain.
Ronaldo “ He is a great friend, who deserves all the conquests”, affirmed the triple world champion of 81 years in his social networks.
The former striker for Santos and Cosmos, considered by many to be the best footballer in history, thus celebrated Real Valladolid’s return to the highest category of Spanish football, after just over a year in the Second Division.
“How good it is to see you fulfill big dreams!” Pelé exclaimed in his message, which he accompanied with a photograph of Ronaldo wearing the shirt of the blanquivioleta team, which was promoted to the First Division after beating Huesca 3-0 and taking advantage of of Eibar’s stumble in Alcorcón.
Ronaldo hopes to achieve the same results with the other club he owns, Cruzeiro, which has started the year brilliantly and is already the leader of the Second Division of the Championship Brazilian.
Pelé is convalescing due to a colon tumor for which he underwent surgery in September last year and which has forced him to be hospitalized several times in recent months to continue a chemotherapy treatment.
In recent years, Pelé’s health has also deteriorated due to other causes, such as spinal, hip and knee problems, which have reduced his mobility and forced him to go through the operating room.
Likewise, the former Brazilian soccer player, who has drastically reduced his public appearances, although he remains very active on social networks, has suffered some kidney crises.
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