Pele back in Brazil hospital, and 'stable'

November 25, 2014 | 09:54

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Local media reported that Brazilian football legend Pele was being treated for a urinary infection - days after he underwent surgery for kidney stones.

Brazil's former soccer player Zico (L), Brazil's player Kaka (2nd L), Brazilian soccer legend Pele (2nd R) and former English player David Beckham (R) at the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(Photo: AP/File/Hassan Ammar)

SAO PAULO: Brazilian football legend Pele was back in hospital on Monday (Nov 24) in Sao Paulo, days after he underwent surgery for kidney stones.

"Patient Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) has been admitted for evaluation and remains in stable condition," said a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital. Local media reported that Pele was being treated for a urinary infection.

Pele, 74, underwent surgery Nov 13 for kidney stones. Close associate and aide Jose Fornos Rodrigues told AFP that Pele would stay overnight at Einstein Hospital, but did not comment on any diagnosis or details. Pele, born in a humble home in the city of Tres Coracoes, became the man many call the greatest footballer in history.

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