Pele briefly back in ICU but now 'stable', says hospitalPele's daughter said on Instagram he is "recovering well," despite being back in ICU after surgerySAO PAULO - Brazilian football legend Pele, 80, was briefly transferred back to an intensive care unit Friday after suffering breathing difficulties but is now stable, said the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where he underwent surgery earlier this month. In the photo, Pele is seen on what looks like a hospital bed in a black puff vest or jacket, alert and smiling. On September 6 the hospital said Pele had undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumor. He originally left the ICU unit on Tuesday, telling his fans on social media that he was feeling happier by the day and was looking forward to reuniting with them. The suspected tumor was detected during routine tests, according to the hospital, where Pele has been undergoing treatment since August 31.

Source: Bangkok Post September 17, 2021 22:18 UTC