FOOTBALL legend Pele remains in intensive care after having surgery to remove a tumour in his colon.
The Brazilian icon, 80, has told fans he feels ‘a little better each day’ after beginning his road to recovery.
Pele was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo last month to undergo ‘routine exams’ that had been delayed by the pandemic.
A tumour in his colon was discovered in September and he’s since undergone surgery to resolve his medical condition.
Brazil’s record goalscorer remains in intensive care due to the severity of the operation but is expected to return to a regular ward on Tuesday.
Pele has reassured fans with a post on Instagram, writing: “My friends, with each passing day I feel a little better.
“I’m looking forward to playing again, but I’m still going to recover for as few more days.
“While I’m here, I take the opportunity to talk a lot with my family and to rest.
“Thanks again for all the loving messages. We’ll be together again soon!”
Fans have been concerned with Pele’s health in recent months after he was seen using a walking frame in a documentary about his career.
The iconic footballer is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history as the only man to win three World Cups.
Pele also won six Brazilian titles and the Copa Libertadores – South America’s equivalent of the Champions League – twice with Santos.
He’s become a global ambassador for the game since retiring in 1977 and remains one of the most popular figures in football.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
