Pele says he is at hospital for monthly visit

SAO PAULO : Brazilian soccer legend Pele on Thursday said in an Instagram post that he is at the hospital for a monthly visit and thanked his supporters for the positive messages he has received.

On Tuesday, Pele was admitted to a hospital in Sao Paulo to re-evaluate a cancer treatment after he had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021.

(This story has been corrected to change the day of the week to Thursday, not Wednesday)