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Pele Reportedly Hospitalised in Paris as Precaution Because of 'Strong Fever'

Pele was hospitalised in Paris on Tuesday evening as a precaution for treating a "strong fever," though it is understood the Brazil legend is not in any life-threatening condition.

RMC Sport (h/t Reuters, via Eurosport) reported Pele was taken to hospital after appearing at an event organised by Swiss watchmaker Hublot, per Sky News:

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France's RMC Sport reports Brazil football legend Pele has been admitted to hospital in Paris "as a precaution" with a strong fever but is not in a life-threatening condition

Pele attended the event alongside Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and joked of the France whiz: "I think he is envying me, that's why he is trying to emulate me.