In another news, Social media was flooded with messages from footballers past and present wishing Pele a speedy recovery.
The France international forward Kylian Mbappe, tweeted 'pray for the King'.
Pele's former club Santos wrote: 'It's the whole world wishing you well, King Pele.'
The current Brazil star Vinicius Jr posted pictured fan banners from Friday's World Cup match against Cameroon and said: 'Força rei' [literally, 'strength to the King'].
Speaking at the start of the BBC's coverage of the Netherlands vs United States World Cup game, German legend Jurgen Klinsmann said of Pele: 'He is always nice to every fan walking up to him and obviously he is Pele, the outstanding personality of world football.
On Friday, the Albert Einstein Hospital released a statement saying Pele had been diagnosed with a 'respiratory infection' that was being treated with antibiotics.
The update said the former player is expected to remain in hospital for continued treatment in the coming days but said his condition was 'stable'.
In a post on Pele's Instagram account on Friday, he responded to a 'Get well soon' message that was projected onto a building in Qatar, where the World Cup is taking place.
He wrote: 'Friends, I am at the hospital making my monthly visit. It's always nice to receive positive messages like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute, and to everyone who sends me good vibes.'
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