Legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé underwent surgery on a colon tumor on Saturday. The 80-year-old three-time world champion announced this on social networks on Monday and added that he was doing well after the operation.
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Legendary Brazilian soccer player Pelé.
Christian Hartmann, Reuters
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The famous assailant was admitted to the hospital in Sao Paulo last Tuesday. At the time, he claimed that he had no serious health problem and that he should only undergo scheduled tests postponed due to the pandemic.
“I was operated on on Saturday, they had to remove a suspicious formation in the intestine. Thank God I feel very good, fortunately I’m used to celebrating big victories with you,” Pelé wrote to his fans, who has been having a bad time with hip surgery eight years ago.
Pele revealed he’s been in hospital following surgery on a tumour ????️
“My friends, thank you very much for the kind messages. Last Saturday I underwent surgery to remove a suspicious lesion in the right colon. Fortunately, I’m used to celebrating great victories alongside you.” pic.twitter.com/SMqzFKrxdx
— Goal (@goal) September 6, 2021
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After the procedure, he is in the intensive care unit. According to the hospital, he will move to a regular room on Tuesday.
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