Story ProgressBack to home
Pele Back in Brazil Hospital For Routine Checks
Football legend had undergone an operation for kidney stone and is believed to be in a stable condition.
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: November 25, 2014 11:47 AM IST
Read Time:1 min
Brazilian media have been reporting that Pele is making good recovery after his kidney stone operation although he may have also been treated for urinary infection recently.© AFP
Sao Paulo:
Brazilian football legend Pele was back in hospital in Sao Paulo, days after he underwent surgery for kidney stones.
"Patient Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) has been admitted for evaluation and remains in stable condition," said a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital. (Also read: Pele's son detained after being released from jail)
Local media reported that Pele was being treated for a urinary infection.
Pele, 74, underwent surgery November 13 for kidney stones.
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com
Close associate and aide Jose Fornos Rodrigues told AFP Pele would stay overnight at Einstein Hospital, but did not comment on any diagnosis or details.
Pele, born in a humble home in the city of Tres Coracoes, became the man many call the greatest footballer in history.
Advertisement
Topics mentioned in this article
Pele Football
Get the Latest IPL 2024 Updates, check out IPL 2024 schedules and IPL points table at NDTV Sports.Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for more sports updates. You can also download the NDTV Cricket app for Android or iOS.