sport news Brazil legend Pele, 81, continues treatment for a colon tumour in hospital
Brazil legend Pele, 81, continues treatment for a colon tumour, as hospital confirms that three-time World Cup winner is 'stable and expected to released in the next few days'
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Pele was hospitalized to undergo treatment for a colon tumor, Sao Paulo's Hospital Albert Einstein have confirmed, adding that the football legend is in stable condition and should be discharged in the next few days.
The 81-year-old three-time World Cup winner with Brazil underwent surgery to remove a colon tumor in September and spent nearly a month hospitalized.
The hospital said at the time that he would need to undergo chemotherapy, and on Wednesday, it was confirmed that the Brazilian is 'continuing' his treatment.
