Pelé was operated on for a suspicious tumor and his life is in danger

In recent days, Pelé's health has become a matter of concern. In his 80s, the Brazilian legend attended a medical center in São Paulo for routine check-ups last week, but what seemed like a simple doctor's visit turned into an hospitalization and he has been at Albert Einstein Hospital for almost a week.

Although O Rei himself had reported on his social networks that he was well and that he had not fainted, as commented in the versions that circulated previously, in the last hours he referred to the issue again, saying that he had to be intervened. surgically for a "suspicious" tumor in the right colon detected in studies.

"My friends, thank you very much for the kind messages. I thank God for feeling very good and for allowing Dr. Fábio and Dr. Miguel to take care of my health. Last Saturday I had surgery to remove a suspicious lesion in the right colon. The tumor was identified during the tests I mentioned last week", explained Pelé.

In a publication made on his social networks this Monday, the three-time world champion with the Brazilian team added: "Fortunately, I am used to celebrating great victories with you. I will face this match with a smile on my face, a lot of optimism and joy. for living surrounded by the love of my family and friends. "

It was expected that it was the Albert Einstein Hospital, the health institution where the former Santos has been hospitalized since Tuesday of last week, who issued a statement about his health, but it was Pelé himself who told the details, ending speculation and rumors. that circulated in the last hours ... Force, O Rei!