And the sports network (ESBN) reported earlier Thursday that Pele, 81, had returned to Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo for new chemotherapy sessions.
She added that Pele will undergo further tests to discover any possible new cancerous cells.
She indicated that the condition of the Brazilian legend is stable and he can leave the hospital on Thursday, but due to his ill health, he is still subject to great care.
The hospital’s media center said it did not have any information on why Pele was admitted to the hospital.
Pele, a three-time World Cup winner, underwent surgery to remove a tumor in September 2021, and spent about a month in care.
But he was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital again last month to complete chemotherapy and was discharged on December 23.
Pele, widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, has struggled with a series of health problems in recent years, with recurring hip problems and pain after surgery and he cannot walk without assistance.
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