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Pele says 'nothing serious' with him
Brazilian great Pele says he is not seriously ill, easing fears Thursday that his health deteriorated even though a hospital said he was in intensive care and undergoing renal support treatment
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razilian great Pele says he is not seriously ill,easing fears Thursday that his health deteriorated even though a hospital saidhe was in intensive care and undergoing renal support treatment.
The 74-year-old Pele used his official Twitter account to deny widespread reports that said his condition worsened and that he was put in intensive care to treat a urinary tract infection. 'I want to take this opportunity to let you know that I am doing fine,' he said. 'I was not put into intensive care today, I was simply relocated to a special room within the hospital for privacy purposes only.'
Pele had an operation to remove kidney stones on Nov. 13, but he was readmitted to the hospital on Monday after being diagnosed with the infection. The three-time World Cup winner has remained in the hospital since.
'I am blessed to receive your love and support, and thank God this is nothing serious,' he said. '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!'
