Pele health complications keep him hospitalised

February 22 – Pele is to stay in hospital for a urinary tract infection having already been receiving chemotherapy for a colon tumour.

The Brazilian legend, now 81, was initially admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Feb 13 to continue his treatment for a colon tumour detected in September. He has remained hospitalized ever since.

Eight days after being admitted, the hospital said it had detected a urinary tract infection during routine exams, which would extend Pele’s stay.

“Clinical conditions are stable, and hospital discharge should occur in the next few days,” the hospital said in a statement

It is the latest in a string of health troubles for the aging star, considered the greatest player of all time whose public appearances have grown increasingly rare.

Contact the writer of this story at moc.l1711698796labto1711698796ofdlr1711698796owedi1711698796sni@w1711698796ahsra1711698796w.wer1711698796dna1711698796