Pele returns to hospital for more chemotherapy on colon tumor  

Soccer legend Pele returned to the hospital on Sunday for the latest round of treatment on a colon tumor, the former Santos, New York Cosmos, and Brazil player said, Report informs, with reference to foreign media.

Pele, 81, had surgery to remove a tumor in September 2021 and has been undergoing treatment at a clinic in Sao Paulo on a regular basis.

He posted a picture on Instagram of him smiling alongside a message that treated his latest hospitalization as routine.

"Friends, as I have been doing monthly, I am going to the hospital to continue my treatment," the three-time World Cup winner wrote.

"I've already ordered a big TV and popcorn so I can watch the Super Bowl later. I will watch the match even though my friend @tombrady is not playing. Thanks for all the loving messages."