Brazil coach sends message of support to Pelé from World Cup


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DOHA, Qatar — Brazil coach Tite has sent a message of support to Pelé from the World Cup. Pelé was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate the medication in his fight against a colon tumor. Pelé daughter said there was "no emergency" concerning her 82-year-old father's health. Tite says "we all want to wish good health to Pelé." Tite spoke a day before Brazil's next match against Cameroon. Brazil reached the round of 16 after two group matches.

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