Pele Returns Leaves Hospital in Sao Paulo: Latest Details and Comments

Pele recently underwent a successful procedure to remove a kidney stone, but the legendary Brazilian later had to return to hospital with a urinary infection. After a brief spell in intensive care, he has now been released from hospital.

Continue for updates.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Pele Cleared to Leave Hospital

Brazilian journalist Fernando Duarte provides the news all football fans wanted to hear:

Monday, Dec. 8

Pele to Be Discharged From Hospital

Sky Sports News reported on Pele, saying the Brazilian legend will be released from the hospital on Tuesday.

Friday, Dec. 5

Pele Thanks Fans for Support

Eurosport reports that Pele thanked his fans for their support through a video:

Quotes were also provided:

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"I just wanted to take this opportunity to greet all of you, everyone in the whole world who has been worried about my health," Pele says in Portuguese in a video filmed in his hospital room, which is posted on his page above the word 'obrigdao' (Portuguese for 'thank you')

"Thanks to God I'm fine, I'm recuperating well, I'm here with my family."

He then adds in English: "Don't worry! Thank you very much! I know everybody has been worried about my health but I am okay. I invite you one more time to come to Brazil! Enjoy the Olympic Games!

"We're going to participate in the Games together, this will improve my health.

"Thanks God, and thanks everyone who has always prayed for me."

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Tuesday, Dec. 2

Pele Moved Out of Intensive Care

According to a report from the BBC, Pele has been moved out of intensive care:

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Brazil legend Pele has left intensive care as he continues to recover from a urinary infection.
The three-time World Cup winner was admitted to Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital on 24 November.
A statement from the hospital said the 74-year-old "is doing well without medical complications".
His kidney function will be assessed again on Wednesday but he is "lucid and eating well", can walk around his room and is receiving "semi-intensive care".

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Sunday, Nov. 30

Pele Recovering, Kidney Treatment Suspended

Tales Azzoni of the Associated Press provides a statement from The Albert Einstein hospital discussing Pele's recovery:

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Pele's condition is continuing to improve and doctors have suspended kidney treatment for the soccer great, a Brazilian hospital said Sunday.

The Albert Einstein hospital said the 74-year-old Pele, who won three World Cups with Brazil, remains in an intensive care unit but is no longer undergoing the hemodialysis that had been needed to help support his only kidney.

The hospital said in its latest report about Pele's condition that the Brazilian 'has good clinical evolution' and remains 'lucid and stable' in terms of blood pressure and the respiratory system.

'The renal support treatment was suspended until tomorrow (Monday), when its necessity will be reevaluated,' the hospital said.

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Azzoni also reported "Pele's son, former player Edinho, was in the hospital on Saturday and said his father was 'very upbeat.'"

Thursday, Nov. 27

Pele Moved to Special Care Unit, Releases Statement

ESPN's Staff transcribed a statement from the hospital:

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A hospital statement said: 'The Albert Einstein Hospital informs that the patient Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) has been admitted in an unstable condition.

To receive the best care, he was transferred in order to be monitored in a special care unit. The hospital will provide a bulletin should there be new information.'

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Pele released a statement on Twitter thanking fans for their support:

Before Pele's statement, ABCNews.com, via The Associated Press, provided a statement from Jose Fornos Rodrigues, Pele's spokesman, discussing his health status:

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He is fine. The problem was that he was receiving too many visitors and that wasn't helping, so they transferred him to a calmer area to continue receiving the proper treatment. He should be out of the hospital in a few days.

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Tuesday, Nov. 25

Pele Develops Infection

The latest on Pele's health is provided by Reuters, via the Daily Mail:

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Three-time World Cup winner Pele was taken to hospital on Monday with an urinary infection.

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The 74-year old was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. A hospital spokesman said he had been admitted for a 'medical evaluation' and was in a 'stable' condition.

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Saturday, Nov. 15

Pele Released from Hospital

Reuters provided an update on Pele's status:

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Brazilian soccer legend Pele was discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital on Saturday after doctors removed kidney stones that had been obstructing his urinary tract, the hospital said in a statement.

The 74-year-old was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital on Wednesday with abdominal pains that forced him to cancel a book signing event in Santos, where he lives.

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Wednesday, Nov. 12

Pele Undergoes Kidney Stone Surgery

Pele underwent successful surgery to remove a kidney stone after suffering stomach pains earlier in the week, according to the Associated Press (via Fox Sports):

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A Brazilian hospital says Pele has successfully undergone a surgical procedure to remove kidney stones.

The Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo says the 74-year-old Pele is 'clinically stable' and 'recovering' from Thursday's procedure.

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Doctors said in the hospital's statement that tests conducted after Pele was admitted showed that the kidney stones were 'obstructing' his urinary tract.

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Pele was forced to cancel an appearance at his museum in Sao Paulo due to "health reasons" on Wednesday, according to Brazil's Agencia Estado news service (h/t Associated Press, via the Daily Mail).

The legendary striker—who was due to hold a book signing at the Pele Museum in Santos—underwent a medical examination on Wednesday after suffering from "stomach pain." Positively, the 74-year-old's personal aide has suggested the iconic former footballer will be discharged soon.

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"He made some tests and will be discharged tomorrow," said Jose Fornos Rodrigues, reported by Reuters (h/t the Daily Mail). "Everything is fine."

Pele led Brazil to World Cup wins in 1958, 1962 and 1970, propelling his name to global recognition in the process. He was awarded FIFA's Player of the Century accolade in 2000, beating the likes of Diego Maradona and Alfredo Di Stefano to the unique prize.

He netted 127 goals in 1959 and 110 in 1961, stats that go some way to highlighting why the sport's governing body recognised him as the greatest. A speedy, clinical forward, Pele's career was defined by tremendous pieces of skill and important goals for both club and country, as highlighted below:

It is testimony to his quality that, in today's terms, the public often discuss whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo's careers are comparable to his.

Although Pele's professional club career only spanned Santos and the New York Cosmos, he captured two Copa Libertadores medals, Campeonato Paulista titles and other domestic Brazilian crowns on his way to stardom.