Brazilian legend Pele joked that he is ready to play for his country after
being released from hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Pele
had a urinary tract infection and he had a successful operation after spending
several days in hospital.
The
74-year-old who won three World Cup trophies for Brazil during his career talked about
helping Brazil in the coming Olympics which will be held in 2016 in Rio, Brazil.
Pele
said: "I'm well and recovered, and now I am preparing for the Olympics."
The
Brazilian joked that he is now fully fit to play for Brazil in the Olympics. The
former footballer is currently having only one kidney, the other was removed during
his playing days.
He
spent two weeks in the Albert Einstein Hospital for the treatment which was
diagnosed on 24th of November.
The
former Santos forward who will now take rest at home as per Doctor's advice thanked the doctors who
cared him during this period. Also, he thanked Gold and all of his friends who sent him
messages.
Especially, he thanked to his fans who messaged him from around the world. China, Pakistan
and from many other countries people sent him messages for his health.
In
the end Pele added: "Now I am preparing for the Olympics. Three
professionals can play in the Olympics and I'm one of the three!"
Pele
scored 1152 goals in 1222 games for Santos and NY Cosmos in his 21 years of career.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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