released from hospital two weeks after he was admitted suffering a urinary infection.
The Brazilian footballing legend has been in hospital for two weeks
Brazilian footballing legend Pele is set to be released from hospital following successful treatment for a urinary tract infection.
The Sao Paulo hospital which has treated the 74-year-old for the past two weeks said he is "doing well" and is ready to be released today.
"(He) does not have any signs of infection," the Albert Einstein Hospital said in a statement.
"Considering his good recovery, his medical team has scheduled his leaving hospital tomorrow (Tuesday)."
Pele will speak to reporters in Sao Paulo at 2.30pm UK time, the hospital added.
hospital in late November suffering a urinary infection.
The three-time World Cup champion underwent surgery at the same hospital for kidney stones on 13 November, but was released two days later.
Pele, who was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is regarded by many as the greatest footballer of all time.
scored 77 goals during his 91-match career as an international player.
He won his first World Cup at the age of 17, scoring twice to secure Brazil's victory over Sweden in 1958.
Source: Sky NEWS
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