Neymar visits legendary striker Pele in hospital as Brazilians bond after iconic 78-year-old’s emergency surgery for severe urinary infection Neymar posted photo alongside Pele in hospital bed with both in high spirits Brazilian duo have strong relationship and PSG star is supporting legend Pele fell ill in Paris with severe urinary infection that needed emergency surgeryBy Will Griffee For Mailonline Published: 09:47 BST, 9 April 2019 | Updated: 10:13 BST, 9 April 2019 1 Viewcomments Neymar spent time with Pele in hospital, raising the spirits of his Brazilian compatriot after emergency surgery. The PSG star shared a picture on his Instagram page with the 78-year-old and both men seemed in high spirits. Pele was lying in a hospital bed and clasped hands with Neymar, who simply wrote 'king' as a caption. Neymar (left) visited Pele (right) in hospital after the 78-year-old's emergency surgery The iconic Brazilian goal-scorer was in Paris when he fell ill and was taken in for emergency surgery on a severe urinary infection. He was treated in the American Hospital of Paris after an event with Kylian Mbappe. Pele has suffered a number of health issues in recent years, arriving for the World Cup draw last year in a wheelchair and suffering with numerous problems with his hips and knees. Pele had been in Paris conducting some promotional interviews when he fell ill Pele and Neymar go way back and the legendary figure has acted as a mentor 'I suffered from a severe urinary infection that demanded medical and surgical assistance as an emergency,' the three-time World Cup winner explained. Neymar and Pele are both considered among the best Brazilian talents the world has ever seen and have a close relationship. No doubt Pele appreciated the visit from his young protege and he vowed to return home 'ready to work again' as soon as physically able. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility