A urinary infection keeps Pelé in the hospital

The legendary Brazilian former player 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 continues treatment for a colon tumor.

The clinical conditions of the 81-year-old triple world champion are “stable” and he should be discharged “in the next few days,” said the bulletin released by the Albert Einstein Hospital, where he has been admitted since February 13.

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The former Santos and Cosmos player was admitted again to that renowned private clinic to continue with the treatment of the colon tumor that was already operated on in September of last year.

“During his stay, routine tests were performed, which indicated the presence of a urinary infection, a fact that extended the patient’s stay in the hospital,” said the clinic, which did not give details on the evolution of the tumor.

Since undergoing 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 tumor, Pelé’s health has deteriorated in recent years due to spinal, hip and knee problems that have reduced his mobility and have forced him to undergo surgery, in addition to suffering some kidney crises, as on this occasion.