Pele’s health Improving, but not ready for release – Doctors

Pele’s health continues improving, but no date has been set for his release from hospital, where he was admitted nearly two weeks ago, doctors said Monday.

The legendary ex-footballer, considered by many as the greatest footballer of all time, was hospitalised in Sao Paulo on November 29 for what his medical team called a re-evaluation of his chemotherapy treatments, which he has been receiving since having surgery to remove a colon tumor in September 2021.

Doctors also diagnosed him with a respiratory infection.

“There is no date set for his release, (but) the patient’s clinical condition continues improving, especially the respiratory infection.

“He remains in a standard room, conscious and with stable vital signs.” the hospital said in a statement.

Pele’s daughters, Kely Nascimento and Flavia Arantes, have sought to reassure his fans on his health, denying reports that he has been placed in end-of-life care.