Football legend Pele treated in Paris hospital: Sources

Football legend Pele has been taken to a Paris hospital as a precaution after suffering an "infection" but is "doing well", according to members of his entourage.

The 78-year-old Brazilian three-time World Cup winner was being treated prior to returning to his home country after making a promotional appearance in Paris. He remained in hospital Wednesday afternoon, the sources told AFP.

Pele, revered by many as soccer's greatest player ever, is alone in winning the World Cup three times, first lifting the trophy aged 17.

Mbappe was one of the stars of last year's tournament in Russia and became the youngest player to score two goals in a World Cup game since Pele in 1958. He also became the first teenager since Pele to score in a World Cup final.

Pele tweeted at the time: "If Kylian keeps equalling my records like this I may have to dust my boots off again."

Mbappe responded to that saying: "The King will always remain King."

Pele remained in hospital on Wednesday afternoon, RMC added.

Mbappe and Pele had been scheduled to meet late last year but had to postpone, again because of Pele's health, French media said.

Source: Agencies