On September 6, local time, Brazil’s “ball king” Pele stated that he had undergone surgery to remove a colon tumor and is currently recovering from the operation.
He said, "I face this game with a smile, because I am surrounded by the love of family and friends, I am full of optimism and happiness."
The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo said in a statement that they are currently keeping Bailey in the intensive care unit, but are expected to transfer him to a room on the 7th.
The hospital added that the tumor had been sent for testing.
Pele, whose full name is Edsson Arantes do Nascimento, was born on October 23, 1940 in Trescola Sonez, Brazil. He is a famous Brazilian football player and represented the Brazilian national team in 1958. , 1962 and 1970 three World Cup champions, achieved the "Triple Crown" achievement, known as the "King of the Ball."
(Making Lu Huiqian)
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