Pelé says apparent colon tumor removed but feels well

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil shot large Pelé says an evident tumor connected the close broadside of his colon has been removed successful an operation.

The 80-year-old Pelé went to Albert Einstein Hospital successful Sao Paulo past week for regular exams erstwhile the tumor was found.

Pelé said connected societal media that helium went underwent the country connected Saturday.

"Luckily, I'm utilized to celebrating large wins alongside you," Pelé said connected Facebook. "I'm going to look this lucifer much with a grin connected my face, a batch of optimism, and joyousness to unrecorded surrounded by emotion from my household and friends."

The infirmary says helium is successful an intensive attraction portion and volition beryllium transferred to a regular country connected Tuesday.

Pelé, whose existent sanction is Edson Arantes bash Nascimento, took to societal media to contradict helium passed out.

"Guys I didn't walk retired and I'm precise well," Pelé said. "I went to get my regular exams, which I hadn't been capable to bash earlier due to the fact that of the pandemic. Warn I don't play adjacent Sunday!"

Pelé has had mobility problems since a failed hep replacement country successful 2012.

He has been forced to usage walkers and wheelchairs successful public.

He has besides been admitted to hospitals successful caller years for kidney and prostate procedures.

Pelé is the lone antheral subordinate to triumph 3 World Cups.