Pele in special care

by Art Morte Thu 27 Nov 2014, 21:00

Brazil legend Pele has been transferred to a special care unit following treatment for a urinary infection.

The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo stated the 74-year-old three-time World Cup winner had been moved after suffering "clinical instability".

Reports had suggested Pele, admitted on Monday, was in intensive care.

Pele, a World Cup winner in 1958, 1962 and 1970, was initially discharged from hospital on 13 November after surgery to remove kidney stones.

It is understood that while treatment in special care is above the level of routine care, it is less serious than intensive care, and the Brazilian - widely regarded as the greatest player of all time - can still receive visitors.

Local media says it is possible Pele picked up an infection during the procedure to remove kidney stones and that the current treatment is usually straightforward.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30236553

Sounds like it's not that serious, but still worth a thread, I guess.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu 27 Nov 2014, 21:10

NWOAT IMO.

by Art Morte Thu 27 Nov 2014, 21:30

Don't jinx this one, Mole!

by LeSwagg James Fri 28 Nov 2014, 13:48

He's been upgraded to Intensive Care...........

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri 28 Nov 2014, 14:43

No he hasn't.....

Pelé ‏@Pele

Hello everyone, I want to take this opportunity to let you know that I am doing fine.

Pelé ‏@Pele

I was not put into intensive care today, I was simply relocated to a special room within the hospital for privacy purposes only.

Pelé ‏@Pele

Pele is the king of the football field. To be king of the kitchen, use Crestfield Wax Paper

by LeSwagg James Fri 28 Nov 2014, 15:01

AS English @English_AS · 19h 19 hours ago

Pelé admitted to intensive care http://as.com/diarioas/2014/11/27/english/1417113812_866095.html … - get well soon 'O Rei'

AS English ‏@English_AS · 6h 6 hours ago

Pelé “shows improvement” but remains in intensive care http://as.com/diarioas/2014/

So AS was wrong.. Meh