The Brazilian star Edson Arantes do Nascimento ‘Pelé’ suffers from a urinary infection that has forced him to extend his stay in the Sao Paulo hospital where he is undergoing treatment for a colon tumor, reported this Monday the statement from Albert Einstein.
The clinical conditions of the triple world champion, aged 81, are “stable” and he should receive the medical discharge “in the next few days,” said the bulletin released by the Albert Einstein Hospital, where he has been admitted since last 13 February.
The former Santos and New York Cosmos player was admitted again to this renowned private clinic to continue with the treatment of the colon tumor that was already operated on in September of last year.
“During their stay, routine tests were performed, which indicated the presence of a urinary tract infection, a fact that extended the patient’s stay in the hospital”, pointed out He published the bulletin, which did not give details on the evolution of the tumor.
Since he underwent surgery, Pelé has undergone chemotherapy sessions that have routinely taken him to the hospital, which has generated endless rumors about his state of health, which the former player himself has had to publicly deny.
In addition to the tumour, Pelé’s health has deteriorated in recent years due to problems in the spine, hip and knee that have reduced his mobility and have forced him to go through the operating room, in addition to suffering some kidney crises, as on this occasion.
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