Pelé is considered one of the best football players of all time, but in recent years has mostly been described for his health problems.

In the autumn, he was hospitalized and had surgery to remove a tumor on the right part of his colon.

He has since received chemotherapy and before Christmas he was hospitalized again for continued care of the same tumor.

This time, according to the AP, they should have examined whether the cancer has spread further in the body.

According to the news agency, Pelé has a tumor in the colon, one in the liver and one in one lung.

His condition is closely monitored.

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Who is Pelé?