SAO PAULO, Brazil— Brazilian
football legend Pele remains in intensive care but is making a satisfactory
recovery after undergoing surgery for a suspected colon tumor, his doctors said
Friday.
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Pele's medical team at the Albert Einstein Hospital in
Sao Paulo said in a statement that he was "actively conversing and
displaying vital signs within normal range."
Pele, 80, took to Instagram to reassure his fans.
"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 a few more days," he said.
"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!"
The suspected tumor was detected during routine tests,
according to the hospital, where Pele has been undergoing treatment since
August 31.
Considered by many the greatest footballer of all
time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele's real name, has been in poor health in
recent years, and has had various stints in the hospital.
The only player in history to win three World Cups
(1958, 1962, and 1970), Pele burst onto the global stage at just 17 with
dazzling goals, including two in the final against hosts Sweden, as Brazil won
the World Cup for the first time in 1958.
"O Rei" (The King) went on to have one of
the most storied careers in sport, scoring more than 1,000 goals before
retiring in 1977.
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