Football legend Pelé in hospital for prostate surgery

For the second time in about six months, 74-year-old Brazilian football legend, Pélé was in hospital on Tuesday where he underwent surgery a prostate condition.

The three-time World Cup winner was treated in hospital for a urinary infection in November 2014 after having kidney stones removed.

The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo described his condition as “stable”, but did not reveal when the ex-Santos star might be discharged.

Pele, who has only one kidney, having had one removed towards the end of his playing career, was treated at the same hospital late last year.

Widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Pele scored a world record total of 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during his 21-year career, including 77 goals in 91 appearances for Brazil.

He was also named Fifa’s Player of the Century and won 91 caps for Brazil, scoring 77 goals.

He played in 14 games at World Cup finals, scoring 12 goals, and was awarded the Fifa Golden Ball as the best player at the 1970 tournament.

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