Messages of support have been sent from all over the world, while the three-time World Cup winner is in a hospital.
The elderly man was admitted to the hospital in Sao Paolo on Tuesday for a monthly checkup.
According to a report in Brazil, he is beginning end-of-life care after failing to respond to treatment.
"Pray for the King," France forward Kylian Mbappe tweeted.
The three-time World Cup winner had a tumours removed from his colon in September of 2021.
Albert Einstein Hospital said on Friday that he was in a stable condition after being diagnosed with a respiratory illness.
Speaking on Saturday, England captain Harry Kane said: "We are very sad to hear of him being ill but we wish him well." He is an amazing person.
"Pele is just such a wonderful person," said Klinsmann during the World Cup coverage on Saturday. The personality of the game. It's sad news and we can only hope for the best.
Kely Nascimento said there was no emergency when she said there was no concern.
On Friday, he said his stay in the hospital was a routine visit.
He has scored in four World Cup tournaments and is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals.
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