Pele’s Final Kick: Colon Cancer Scores Against King

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The legendary Brazilian ‘King of Football’, Pele, who dazzled the world with his feet, has faced a much tougher opponent since 2021: colon cancer. According to the article, ‘had been treated for colon cancer since 2021’, reminding us even royalty can’t cheat biology. Pele’s battle off the pitch was as relentless as his game on it, proving that no crown, no matter how golden, is bulletproof.

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Pele fought off defenders worldwide but lost to colon cancer backstage—guess even kings can’t dodge their final whistle.

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Cancer treated Pele like a defender who forgot his job—no foul, just a ruthless clean sheet.

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If only colon cancer came with VAR review, Pele might still be on the field.

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