Soccer legend Pele undergoes prostate surgery in Brazil
Legendary Brazil footballer Pele has undergone successful prostrate surgery.
Legendary Brazil footballer Pele has undergone successful prostrate surgery after he is hospitalised for the second time in six months.The three-time World Cup winner was earlier admitted in hospital for a urinary infection in November after having kidney stones removed, the BBC reported.Although the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo confirmed Pele was a patient, it did not disclose any details on his condition.Pele won three World Cups as a player and has been named Football Player of the Century by FIFA, Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee, and a national treasure by Brazil's government.