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Brazil legend Pele 'improving' but still receiving kidney treatment in hospital
BRAZIL legend Pele is improving but still receiving kidney treatment in an intensive care unit, according to doctors.
Brazil legend Pele is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time
The 74-year-old was admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Monday, having undergone surgery to remove kidney stones on November 13.
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Last night, Pele denied reports he was put into an intensive care unit due to his deteriorating health.
He said he was only transferred to a special unit so he could have more privacy while being monitored.
He wrote on Twitter: "Hello everyone, I want to take this opportunity to let you know that I am doing fine.
"I was not put into intensive care today, I was simply relocated to a special room within the hospital for privacy purposes only.
"While I appreciate all the visitors that came to see me, I really need to continue my treatment and recovery in peace.
"I am blessed to receive your love and support, and thank God this is nothing serious.
"I am looking forward to spending the upcoming holidays with my family, and will start the new year with renewed health, with many international trips already planned! Thank you!"
Pele is a triple World Cup winner
To receive the best care he was transferred in order to be monitored in a special care unit
Pele, real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, having made 656 competitive appearances for club side Santos, while also holding the record as Brazil's top goalscorer with 77 goals in 92 games.
He won the World Cup three times during his career, having made his debut for the national side aged 16.