Brazil football legend Pele, who has been hospitalized for three days suffering from a urinary infection, reached out to his fans via social media Thursday to say he’s “doing fine.”
The Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo said earlier that his condition had “improved” and that the 74-year-old – widely regarded as the greatest player of all time – was receiving renal treatment.
But contrary to the hospital’s assertion that he was in intensive care, Pele said he had simply been moved to another room for increased privacy.
Hello everyone, I want to take this opportunity to let you know that I am doing fine.
— Pelé (@Pele) November 27, 2014
I was not put into intensive care today, I was simply relocated to a special room within the hospital for privacy purposes only.
— Pelé (@Pele) November 27, 2014
While I appreciate all the visitors that came to see me, I really need to continue my treatment and recovery in peace.
— Pelé (@Pele) November 27, 2014
I am blessed to receive your love and support, and thank God this is nothing serious.
— Pelé (@Pele) November 27, 2014
I am looking forward to spending the upcoming holidays with my family,
— Pelé (@Pele) November 27, 2014
I am looking forward to spending the upcoming holidays with my family,
— Pelé (@Pele) November 27, 2014
Earlier, after confirming that he was admitted on Monday, the hospital said that Pele’s medical tests showed the presence of a urinary infection.
“The clinical condition of Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) has improved but he remains under intensive care,” it said in a statement.
Pele’s agent Jose Fornos said that the star was tired after receiving too many visits, and added that his treatment “could go on for eight days.”
