Pele, the Brazillian Football Legend has been in hospital since 13th February due to a urinary tract infection while receiving chemotherapy for the tumour on his colon.
He was admitted into hospital on February 13 for a simple treatment session on his colon but was kept in after doctors discovered the infection.
Though his current condition is stable, he is reportedly struggling to eat properly or sleep and is weak after his recent endoscopy.
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A medical report revealed: “Edson Arantes do Nascimento [Pele] was admitted to Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein on the 13th to continue the treatment of the colon tumour, identified in September 2021.
During his stay, routine exams were performed, which indicated the presence of a urinary infection, a fact which extended the patient’s stay in the hospital.
His clinical conditions are stable, and hospital discharge should take place in the next few days. His health condition has deteriorated in recent years he was diagnosed with three tumours on his intestine, liver and lung which required serious medical attention.
While he is expected to be discharged from his latest hospital stay within the next few days, there is no confirmed date for his release as of yet.
Pele was hospitalised at the start of December after the most recent tumour was discovered during a routine check-up.
Pele has often kept fans in touch with how he is responding to treatment through posts on social media.
Pele spent Christmas with his family and enjoyed just over a month out of hospital before his eventual return.
The three-time World Cup winner is still known as the greatest footballer in his country’s history after his triumphs in 1958, 1962 and 1970.
He remains the record goal-scorer for the Brazilian national team to date with a stunning 77 goals in 92 games for the Selecao over the course of his 14-year international career.
Friends, family and fans have been concerned with Pele’s health status, with the former Santos striker spending a lot of time in hospital throughout the last six years.