“The former footballer is in full control of his vital functions, his clinical condition is stable,” TASS reports with reference to the press service of the hospital.

It is specified that after a medical examination, Pele was taken to a regular ward, hospitalization in the intensive care unit or the semi-intensive care unit was not required.

Recall that in August 2021, 81-year-old Pele underwent surgery to remove a tumor in the colon.

After that, the legendary football player underwent a recovery course at the Albert Einstein Clinic in Sao Paulo.

Earlier, Pele spoke about the prospects of the Brazilian national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.