All-time football great Pele has released a statement from hospital after fans feared for the Brazilian's health following reports that he was receiving end-of-life care.
The three-time World Cup-winner said he was "strong with a lot of hope" as he continues to be treated by medical experts in Sao Paulo. A statement from the hospital itself said that he was "still undergoing treatment and remains stable".
Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 but went back into hospital last Tuesday for what had been described at the time as a "routine monthly visit".