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Pele to stay in hospital for a few days

Brazil legend Pele has said he will remain in hospital for “a few days”, having had chemotherapy as part of his treatment following an operation to remove a colon tumour. The three-time World Cup winner was admitted to Sao Paulo’s Hospital Albert Einstein on Wednesday. The 81-year-old had an operation to remove the tumour in September. “Today I’m at Albert Einstein…

Pele recovering well following surgery to remove tumour

3 years ago3 years ago Herman Nnyanzi

Brazil legend Pele says he is “recovering well” following surgery to remove a tumour from his colon. The 80-year-old was admitted to hospital after a tumour in his right colon was discovered in tests. He posted on social media on Monday confirming he had had surgery to remove the “suspicious lesion”. Before his surgery, the three-time World Cup winner said; “I will face this…