Sao Paulo, Dec 24: Brazilian football great Pelé was released from a Sao Paulo hospital but will continue being treated for a colon tumour.
“Edson Arantes do Nascimento was discharged from the Israelita Albert Einstein on Thursday,” the hospital said in a statement.
“The patient remains stable and will continue having treatment on the colon tumour that was identified in September.”
Pelé, 81, was hospitalized at the start of December for sessions of chemotherapy.
The World Cup winner was also previously hospitalized for almost a month after having surgery to remove the tumour.
Later on Thursday, Pelé posted a picture on social media from his younger days and said, “the smiling photo is not for nothing. As I promised you, I will spend Christmas with my family. I’m coming back home. Thanks for all the kind messages.” (AP)
