
Bailey's daughters Flavia and Kelly explained the reason why King of Football was hospitalized. Flavia said that his father was admitted to the hospital because he contracted the new coronavirus three weeks ago, which caused King Bailey's respiratory tract and lung infection to . Currently, King of Football is only receiving routine treatment in the hospital, and has not been admitted to the ICU ward, nor has he entered the palliative care stage.

in an interview Kelly said that about three weeks ago, Bailey was infected with the new coronavirus and he had received the vaccine , including a booster injection. The virus caused Bailey's lung infection. Since Bailey was 82 years old, his family decided to let him be hospitalized for treatment for the sake of King of Football's health, because the hospital is the "best place for to care for ."

Kelly also said that Pele's physical condition is not a problem. He even watched the Brazilian team's World Cup before. After the game, I also had a telephone conversation with my grandson to discuss the performance of the Brazilian team. Kelly also said that once his father recovers from lung and respiratory infections , he will leave Albert Einstein Hospital.

The daughter of the King of Football hopes that the media can trust them, and as family members, they don’t want that moment to come than anyone else. "Of course, one day (death) will happen, but not now."

Bailey's grandson Arthur said in an interview that his grandfather had no health problems. He had watched the Brazilian team's group stage game before. The two communicated on the phone, and Bailey was worried about the creativity of the Brazilian team after Neymar was injured in . Fortunately, he will make a comeback in the 1/8 finals.