Brazil soccer legend Pele (left) talks with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer legend Pele's condition 'worsening' after being hospitalized in Brazil

Three-time world champion soccer player Pele has been hospitalized in his native Brazil and is undergoing tests, ESPN reported on Wednesday. 

According to the report, the 82-year-old soccer legend was taken to the hospital after he started having swelling all over his body. He has been diagnosed with edema and signs of heart failure.

Pele has been battling cancer as well as other health issues.

CBS Sports reported that the chemotherapy Pele has been receiving to treat his cancer isn't thought to be what is causing the edema. It was also reported that he is not eating.

Pele helped Brazil win three of their record five World Cup titles. He retired from playing soccer on Oct. 1, 1977, at the age of 36.

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