Brazil football legend Pele has reacted after his admission to hospital in Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday.
Pele, 82, was taken to hospital after reportedly suffering from ‘swelling and heart issues
The three-time World Cup winner underwent surgery to remove a tumour from his colon last year, and has been in and out of hospital since.
His daughter, Kely Nascimento, said on Wednesday there was “no surprise or emergency” over her father’s hospitalisation after he was admitted earlier this week.
The hospital also issued a statement saying Pele was not admitted in to the intensive care unit (ICU)
A statement issued to the Brazilian media on Thursday by the hospital said: ‘After medical evaluation, the patient was taken to a common room, without the need for hospitalisation in a semi-intensive unit or ICU.
‘The former player is in full control of vital function and [in a] stable clinical condition’.
On Friday however, Pele took to Instagram to show his gratitude for the support, sharing a picture of a building in Qatar with his image and the words “get well soon” lit up.
“Friends, I am at the hospital making my monthly visit,” he wrote. “It’s always nice to receive positive messages like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute, and to everyone who sends me good vibes