Pele of the Brazilian race, Pele was carefully detained Friday when he underwent surgery to remove a tumor on his right colon.
Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo said in a statement to 80-year-old Edson Arantes do Nascimento that he was recovering in a satisfactory manner, “although he is still in hospital.
Physicians also say Pele is awake, speaking quickly and retaining his vital signs.
The three-time World Cup winner also said on his Instagram “every day I feel better”.
“I’m looking forward to playing again, but I’m still getting a few more days,” said Pele. “While I am here, I use this opportunity to talk a lot with my family and relax.
“Thanks again for all the love messages. We’ll be together soon!”
She went to the hospital for a checkup at the end of August when the tumor was found. Medical experts said in his statement that the tumor had been identified by cardiac tests and laboratory tests. It added that it took samples for analysis but did not release any results.
Pele, the three-time World Cup-winning male player, has struggled to walk since failing to undergo hip surgery in 2012.
They are forced to use wheelchairs in public. He was also admitted to several hospitals in recent years for kidney and prostate.
Pele won the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups, and remains the leading Brazilian leader with 77 goals in 92 games.
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