Pele ready to leave ICU after tumor removed, daughter saysBrazilian football legend Pele's daughter says he is ready to leave the hospital ICU and head home after surgery. SAO PAULO: Brazilian football legend Pele is ready to leave the intensive care unit of a Sao Paulo hospital after undergoing surgery for a suspected colon tumor, one of his daughters said Monday. "I have not had the chance to respond to many but I do read them and I feel hugged." The suspected tumor was detected during routine tests, according to the hospital, where Pele has been undergoing treatment since Aug 31. Considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, Pele has been in poor health in recent years, and has had various stints in the hospital.

Source: Bangkok Post September 14, 2021 02:03 UTC