Brazil's Legend Pele Hospitalised for Colon Tumour

Brazil's football Legend, Pele has been hospitalised in his home town in Sao Paulo, Brazil to continue his treatment for colon tumour.

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The news was confirmed by the hospital, Albert Einstein which was reported on the Sky Sports News website on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. According to reports, the former footballer is expected to be discharged in the next few days.

This is the second time, Pele will undergo the surgery. He went through the surgery to remove a colon tumour in September 2021 at the same hospital.

Pele won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He is also the all time leading goal scorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 matches.