Brazilian football legend Pele admitted to hospital in Paris

Brazilian football Pele was last night admitted to a hospital in Paris after he attended a promotional event with Kylian Mbappe.

According to RMC Sport, the 78-year-old was taken to hospital with a strong fever “as a precaution”, but his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

The 78-year-old was in Paris for a sponsor event organized by Swiss watchmaker Hublot, where he met Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe and his family.

It’s unclear if he has been discharged from the hospital.