December 9 – Brazilian legend Pele is back in hospital, for follow-up for treatment for a colon tumour.
São Paulo’s Hospital Albert Einstein said he 81-year-old was in stable condition and should be discharged in the next few days.
The three-times World Cup winner underwent surgery in September to remove a colon tumour.
His assistant Pepito Fornos told the Associated Press that Pele was having chemotherapy to treat the tumour while his daughter said he should be home for Christmas
“This was not a surprise. It was already scheduled and is part of the treatment,” she said.
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