Football legend Pele is showing signs of improvement from a respiratory infection but remains in hospital with no forecast for when he could be discharged, doctors treating him said on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 82-year-old was admitted to Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital late last month to treat the infection and reassess chemotherapy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Still with no forecast for discharge, the patient continues to show improvement in his clinical condition, especially the respiratory infection," read a hospital statement signed by three doctors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pele is the only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In recent years, he has faced a series of health issues, including problems related to his spine, hip, knee and kidneys. Last year, the former Santos and New York Cosmos star underwent surgery to remove a tumor in his colon, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pele has posted regular messages on social media in recent weeks to update fans on his health while he watches the World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In recent years, he has faced a series of health issues, including problems related to his spine, hip, knee and kidneys. Last year, the former Santos and New York Cosmos star underwent surgery to remove a tumor in his colon, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n