<p>The health of Brazilian soccer great&nbsp;Pele&nbsp;was improving but there was still no forecast for when he could be discharged from hospital after being admitted there late last month, according to a medical report released on Monday.</p>

<p>Pele, 82, has been battling colon cancer since September 2021 and was hospitalized on Nov. 29 for doctors to reevaluate his treatment. He is also being treated for a respiratory infection diagnosed following his hospitalization.</p>

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<p>"The patient continues to show improvement in the clinical status, in particular the respiratory infection. He remains in a regular room, is conscious and with stable vital signs," medical staff at Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital said.</p>


The health of Brazilian soccer great Pele was improving but there was still no forecast for when he could be discharged from hospital after being admitted there late last month, according to a medical report released on Monday.

The health of Brazilian soccer great Pele was improving but there was still no forecast for when he could be discharged from hospital after being admitted there late last month, according to a medical report released on Monday. Pele, 82, has been battling colon cancer since September 2021 and was hospitalized on Nov. 29 for doctors to reevaluate his treatment. He is also being treated for a respiratory infection diagnosed following his hospitalization. Also read: 'Better team went out...': Jude Bellingham after England lose to France in WC quarterfinal "The patient continues to show improvement in the clinical status, in particular the respiratory infection. He remains in a regular room, is conscious and with stable vital signs," medical staff at Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital said.

Pele's health improving but no forecast for hospital discharge, reveal doctors

<p>Brazil football legend Pele congratulated Neymar Jr. after the latter surpassed his goalscoring record on Friday. Neymar netted Brazil's first goal in the knockout tie against Croatia at the World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I saw you grow, I cheered for you every day and I can finally congratulate you for reaching my number of goals with Brazil. We both know that this is more than a figure,” wrote Pele in an Instagram post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire. Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport."</p>

<p>The 82-year-old, however, acknowledged that it was not a happy day for Neymar or the Brazilians as the team in canary-yellow crahsed out of the World Cup on penalties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, the day is not the happiest for us, but you will always be the source of inspiration that many aspire to become. I’ve learned as time goes by the more our legacy grows.</p>

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<p>“Keep inspiring us,” Pele&nbsp;said in the end of his message to Neymar. “I will keep punching the air with joy for every goal you score, as I did in every match I saw you on the pitch.”</p>

<p>Pele scored 77 international goals between 1957 and 1971. Neymar broke his record after he scored in the 105th minute by beating Croatian goalkeeper&nbsp;Dominik Livakovic from a tight angle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the 30-year-old's strike could not propel Brazil to the semifinals as&nbsp;Bruno Petkovic levelled in the 117th minute, with Croatia winning the shootout 4-2.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is Pele's health update?</strong></p>

<p>Pele whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento remains&nbsp;admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo where he is undergoing chemotherapy after having a surgery last year to remove a colon tumour.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, reports emerged that Pele had been moved to 'end-of-life' care or palliative care.&nbsp;Under palliative care, patients with&nbsp;potentially life-threatening diseases or conditions are not subjected to invasive tests or treatment.</p>

<p>However, his daughter&nbsp;Flavia Nascimento in an interview cleared that it was not the case.&nbsp;"It's pretty unfair people saying that he is in terminal condition, that he is under palliative care. Believe us: that's not it," she said.</p>

<p>Pele is regarded as the greatest footballer ever, having won three World Cups for Brazil – 1958, 1962, and 1970 – the only man ever to have achieved this feat.</p>

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Brazil football legend Pele congratulated Neymar Jr. after the latter surpassed his goalscoring record on Friday. Neymar netted Brazil's first goal in the knockout tie against Croatia at the World Cup.

Brazil football legend Pele congratulated Neymar Jr. after the latter surpassed his goalscoring record on Friday. Neymar netted Brazil's first goal in the knockout tie against Croatia at the World Cup. “I saw you grow, I cheered for you every day and I can finally congratulate you for reaching my number of goals with Brazil. We both know that this is more than a figure,” wrote Pele in an Instagram post. “Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire. Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport." The 82-year-old, however, acknowledged that it was not a happy day for Neymar or the Brazilians as the team in canary-yellow crahsed out of the World Cup on penalties. "Unfortunately, the day is not the happiest for us, but you will always be the source of inspiration that many aspire to become. I’ve learned as time goes by the more our legacy grows. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pelé (@pele) × In pics | Fans pray for Pele's health as daughter says he was never on end-of-life care “Keep inspiring us,” Pele said in the end of his message to Neymar. “I will keep punching the air with joy for every goal you score, as I did in every match I saw you on the pitch.” Pele scored 77 international goals between 1957 and 1971. Neymar broke his record after he scored in the 105th minute by beating Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from a tight angle. However, the 30-year-old's strike could not propel Brazil to the semifinals as Bruno Petkovic levelled in the 117th minute, with Croatia winning the shootout 4-2. What is Pele's health update? Pele whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento remains admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo where he is undergoing chemotherapy after having a surgery last year to remove a colon tumour. Earlier this week, reports emerged that Pele had been moved to 'end-of-life' care or palliative care. Under palliative care, patients with potentially life-threatening diseases or conditions are not subjected to invasive tests or treatment. However, his daughter Flavia Nascimento in an interview cleared that it was not the case. "It's pretty unfair people saying that he is in terminal condition, that he is under palliative care. Believe us: that's not it," she said. Pele is regarded as the greatest footballer ever, having won three World Cups for Brazil – 1958, 1962, and 1970 – the only man ever to have achieved this feat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pele congratulates Neymar for breaking his 50-year-old record

As a way to honour the Pele's unique legacy to South American football and wish him a speedy recovery, a Paraguayan artist Lili Cantero painted the ball that shows Pele kissing the World Cup trophy.

Paraguayan artist hand-painted a football to pay tribute to Pele

In pics | Fans pray for Pele's health as daughter says he was never on end-of-life care

<p>Brazilian football legend Pele has developed a respiratory infection, his doctors said Friday. Pele had been hospitalized earlier this week amid ongoing cancer treatments. The doctors said that his condition is stable and he is "showing general improvement".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The medical team diagnosed him with a respiratory infection, which is being treated with antibiotics," the hospital said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The patient's response has been adequate, and he remains in a standard room," not intensive care, it said.</p>

<p>The 82-year-old has been suffering from bad health for the past few years. He was hospitalised Tuesday in Sao Paulo for a "reevaluation" of the chemotherapy he has been undergoing since surgery to remove a colon tumor in September 2021.</p>

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<p>"He is stable and his health is showing general improvement. (He) will remain in the hospital in the coming days to continue treatment," the hospital added.</p>

<p>After ESPN Brasil reported that Pele had again been admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital with complaints of "general swelling", his daughter Kely Nascimento posted on Instagram that this was no case of any surprise or emergency.</p>

<p>"Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad's health. He is in the hospital regulating medication," Nascimento wrote. "There is no emergency or new dire prediction. I will be there for New Years and promise to post some pictures."</p>

<p>While Pele hasn't made many public appearances in recent times, he stays connected to his fans through social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, he took to Instagram to thank well-wishers for their messages, posting a picture from World Cup host country Qatar, where his picture was projected in lights on a building with the message, "Get well soon."</p>

<p>"It's always nice to receive positive messages like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute, and to everyone who sends me good vibes!" he wrote.</p>

<p>Being the only player in history to win three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970), Pele is considered as the greatest footballer by many people.&nbsp;</p>

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Brazilian football legend Pele has developed a respiratory infection, his doctors said Friday. Pele had been hospitalized earlier this week amid ongoing cancer treatments.

Brazilian football legend Pele has developed a respiratory infection, his doctors said Friday. Pele had been hospitalized earlier this week amid ongoing cancer treatments. The doctors said that his condition is stable and he is "showing general improvement". "The medical team diagnosed him with a respiratory infection, which is being treated with antibiotics," the hospital said in a statement. "The patient's response has been adequate, and he remains in a standard room," not intensive care, it said. The 82-year-old has been suffering from bad health for the past few years. He was hospitalised Tuesday in Sao Paulo for a "reevaluation" of the chemotherapy he has been undergoing since surgery to remove a colon tumor in September 2021. Also Read | Brazil legend Pele thanks fans for get-well wishes, acknowledges Qatar for paying tribute "He is stable and his health is showing general improvement. (He) will remain in the hospital in the coming days to continue treatment," the hospital added. After ESPN Brasil reported that Pele had again been admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital with complaints of "general swelling", his daughter Kely Nascimento posted on Instagram that this was no case of any surprise or emergency. "Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad's health. He is in the hospital regulating medication," Nascimento wrote. "There is no emergency or new dire prediction. I will be there for New Years and promise to post some pictures." While Pele hasn't made many public appearances in recent times, he stays connected to his fans through social media. On Thursday, he took to Instagram to thank well-wishers for their messages, posting a picture from World Cup host country Qatar, where his picture was projected in lights on a building with the message, "Get well soon." "It's always nice to receive positive messages like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute, and to everyone who sends me good vibes!" he wrote. Being the only player in history to win three World Cups (1958, 1962 and 1970), Pele is considered as the greatest footballer by many people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Brazilian football legend Pele is all set to leave the hospital after recovering from an operation to remove a tumour from his colon, his daughter Kely Nascimento informed on Wednesday (September 29).

Brazilian football legend Pele is all set to leave the hospital after recovering from an operation to remove a tumour from his colon, his daughter Kely Nascimento informed on Wednesday (September 29). Pele also published a video on his Instagram account in which the 80-year-old can be seen throwing ball. "Physical therapist Kamila is helping me warm up to return to the field. No matter the size of the challenge. The secret is to celebrate every little victory along the way," Pele wrote. ALSO READ | 'I didn't suffer heart attack', says Inzamam-ul-Haq as he gives update on his health Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pelé (@pele) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pelé (@pele) × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash On September 6, Pele had undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumor. He had left the ICU unit, telling his fans on social media that he was feeling happier by the day and was looking forward to reuniting with them. Then he was admitted again to the intensive care unit after "respiratory instability" early on September 17, however, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital later informed in a statement that the legendary footballer is in a "stable" condition. Kely did not reveal exactly when he would leave the hospital but the Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper said his discharge would take place on Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kely Nascimento (@iamkelynascimento) × Taking toh her Instagram, Kely shared the update with a picture with Pele as she wrote, "Bye bye Brazil. I loved including my Father's recovery in my social. It wasn't planned, it was a decision we made at the hospital to try to have a little fun with you guys." "Now that he's stronger and leaving the hospital to continue recovering and treating himself at home, I'm going back home and my posts will go back to being posts about my work, my city, food, drink, my kids, dogs and chickens!!" she added. Pele also appeared in the videos posted by Kely and her sister Flavia, singing, playing cards and smiling for their cameras. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kely Nascimento (@iamkelynascimento) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kely Nascimento (@iamkelynascimento) × Pele, the only man to win three World Cup winner’s medals as a player, will turn 81 on October 23. He has suffered a series of health issues over the last decade, particularly with his hip, and he cannot walk unaided. In the last few years, Pele has been hospitalised on several occasions due to different health issues, including prostate and kidney problems. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Former Brazilian footballer Pele was admitted again to the intensive care unit after "respiratory instability" early on Friday (September 17). However, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement that the legendary footballer is in a "stable" condition. Pele's daughter also shared an update on her father's heath on social media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A statement released by the hospital read, "Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) presented brief respiratory instability at dawn on September 17 and as a preventive measure, he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)."</p>

<p>"After stabilization of the condition, the patient was transferred to semi-intensive care. He is, at this moment, stable from a cardiovascular and respiratory point of view and is still recovering from the abdominal postoperative period," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On September 6 the hospital said Pele had undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumor. He originally left the ICU unit on Tuesday, telling his fans on social media that he was feeling happier by the day and was looking forward to reuniting with them.</p>

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<p>The suspected tumor was detected during routine tests, according to the hospital, where Pele has been undergoing treatment since August 31.</p>

<p>Recently, the ex-footballer posted a message on social media stating: "Friends, I am still recovering very well. Today I received visits from family and I am still smiling every day."</p>

<p>Pele's daughter <strong>Kely Nascimento</strong> also posted a photo of herself next to her father in the hospital, seeking to cheer up his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This is the normal recovery scenario for a man his age. After an operation like this, sometimes you take two steps forward, one step back," Nascimento wrote on Instagram next to the photo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yesterday he was tired and he took a step back. Today, he has taken two steps forward," she added.</p>

<p>See this pich, which was posted four days ago:</p>

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Former Brazilian footballer Pele was admitted again to the intensive care unit after "respiratory instability" early on Friday (September 17). However, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement that the legendary footballer is in a "stable" condition.

Former Brazilian footballer Pele was admitted again to the intensive care unit after "respiratory instability" early on Friday (September 17). However, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement that the legendary footballer is in a "stable" condition. Pele's daughter also shared an update on her father's heath on social media. ALSO READ | 'A planned conspiracy': Pakistan's interior minister reacts after New Zealand abandon cricket tour A statement released by the hospital read, "Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) presented brief respiratory instability at dawn on September 17 and as a preventive measure, he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)." "After stabilization of the condition, the patient was transferred to semi-intensive care. He is, at this moment, stable from a cardiovascular and respiratory point of view and is still recovering from the abdominal postoperative period," the statement added. On September 6 the hospital said Pele had undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumor. He originally left the ICU unit on Tuesday, telling his fans on social media that he was feeling happier by the day and was looking forward to reuniting with them. IN PICS | New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour over security concerns: Here's what we know so far The suspected tumor was detected during routine tests, according to the hospital, where Pele has been undergoing treatment since August 31. Recently, the ex-footballer posted a message on social media stating: "Friends, I am still recovering very well. Today I received visits from family and I am still smiling every day." Pele's daughter Kely Nascimento also posted a photo of herself next to her father in the hospital, seeking to cheer up his fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kely Nascimento (@iamkelynascimento) × "This is the normal recovery scenario for a man his age. After an operation like this, sometimes you take two steps forward, one step back," Nascimento wrote on Instagram next to the photo. "Yesterday he was tired and he took a step back. Today, he has taken two steps forward," she added. See this pich, which was posted four days ago: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kely Nascimento (@iamkelynascimento) × (With inputs from agencies)

Pele briefly back in ICU but now 'stable', daughter shares update with a photo from hospital

<p>Former Brazilian soccer great Pele remains in an intensive care unit and is recovering satisfactorily almost a week after surgery to remove a tumor from his colon, his doctors said on Friday.<br />
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Pele "is conscious, conversing actively and is maintaining normal vital signs," a statement from the Alberto Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo said.<br />
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In a separate social media post, the 80-year-old three times World Cup winner said he was feeling better and joked he still had hopes of playing again.<br />
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"My friends, with each passing day I feel a little better," he said on Instagram. "I`m looking forward to playing again, but I`m still going to recover for a few more days."<br />
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"While I`m here, I take the opportunity to talk a lot with my family and to rest."<br />
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Pele`s doctors discovered the tumor last week during his annual medical and he was operated on last Saturday. It was not clear if the tumor was cancerous.<br />
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The former Santos and New York Cosmos player was famous for rarely getting injured, but he has suffered from hip problems for years and cannot walk unaided.<br />
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His public appearances were already being cut before the COVID-19 pandemic and since then he has made few unnecessary forays outside his house near Santos.<br />
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His son last year said his famous father was depressed, something the star quickly denied.</p>


Former Brazilian soccer great Pele remains in an intensive care unit and is recovering satisfactorily almost a week after surgery to remove a tumor from his colon, his doctors said on Friday.

Former Brazilian soccer great Pele remains in an intensive care unit and is recovering satisfactorily almost a week after surgery to remove a tumor from his colon, his doctors said on Friday. Pele "is conscious, conversing actively and is maintaining normal vital signs," a statement from the Alberto Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo said. In a separate social media post, the 80-year-old three times World Cup winner said he was feeling better and joked he still had hopes of playing again. "My friends, with each passing day I feel a little better," he said on Instagram. "I`m looking forward to playing again, but I`m still going to recover for a few more days." "While I`m here, I take the opportunity to talk a lot with my family and to rest." Pele`s doctors discovered the tumor last week during his annual medical and he was operated on last Saturday. It was not clear if the tumor was cancerous. The former Santos and New York Cosmos player was famous for rarely getting injured, but he has suffered from hip problems for years and cannot walk unaided. His public appearances were already being cut before the COVID-19 pandemic and since then he has made few unnecessary forays outside his house near Santos. His son last year said his famous father was depressed, something the star quickly denied.

Brazilian legend Pele conscious, recovering satisfactorily after operation

<p>Former Brazil soccer great Pele has been in hospital for six days with an undisclosed health problem but the 80-year-old is not seriously ill, an advisor to the former Santos and New York Cosmos forward told Reuters on Monday.</p>

<p>The Globo news site said Pele was undergoing routine examinations in Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital when the undisclosed issue was detected.</p>

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<p>Pele’s business manager Joe Fraga said there was no cause for concern.</p>

<p>"Full battery of tests/scans/colonoscopy/blood etc," Fraga wrote in a message. “He doesn’t do everything in one day.”</p>

<p>The scare came a few days after Pele was forced to refute reports he had fainted.</p>

<p>In an Instagram message accompanied by a smiling picture of the three-times World Cup winner, Pele wrote: “Guys, I didn't faint and I'm in very good health. I went for my routine exams, which I had not been able to do before because of the pandemic. Let them know I don't play next Sunday!"</p>


Former Brazil soccer great Pele has been in hospital for six days with an undisclosed health problem but the 80-year-old is not seriously ill, an advisor to the former Santos and New York Cosmos forward told Reuters on Monday.

Former Brazil soccer great Pele has been in hospital for six days with an undisclosed health problem but the 80-year-old is not seriously ill, an advisor to the former Santos and New York Cosmos forward told Reuters on Monday. The Globo news site said Pele was undergoing routine examinations in Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital when the undisclosed issue was detected. ALSO READ | Argentina vs Brazil: Lionel Messi wears photographer's vest during on-field chaos, Paulo Dybala can't stop laughing - Watch Pele’s business manager Joe Fraga said there was no cause for concern. "Full battery of tests/scans/colonoscopy/blood etc," Fraga wrote in a message. “He doesn’t do everything in one day.” The scare came a few days after Pele was forced to refute reports he had fainted. In an Instagram message accompanied by a smiling picture of the three-times World Cup winner, Pele wrote: “Guys, I didn't faint and I'm in very good health. I went for my routine exams, which I had not been able to do before because of the pandemic. Let them know I don't play next Sunday!"

Pele in hospital but no cause for concern, his manager says