Pele “continues to show improvement and is conscious” as the Brazilian legend is in hospital battling cancer

PELE is showing improvements in its fight against colon cancer, a medical report released today has revealed.

The 82-year-old Brazilian has been in hospital since November 29 as he is being treated for the disease.

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Upon arriving at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, Pele was also diagnosed with a respiratory infection.

In a statement released today by the hospital, it was announced: “The patient continues to show improvement in clinical condition, particularly respiratory infection.

“He remains in a normal room, conscious and with stable vital signs.”

It is still unclear when Pelé can go home.

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