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Pele Hospitalized After Prostate Surgery: Latest Details and Reaction

Brazilian soccer legend Pele, one of the most influential and beloved athletes of the 20th century, has been hospitalized in Sao Paulo after having surgery for a prostate condition.    

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Pele Hospitalized, Reportedly Recovering from Prostate Surgery

Thursday, May 7

BBC Sport has more details on Pele's condition: 

Brazil legend Pele undergoes surgery for a prostate condition after he is admitted to hospital for the second time in six months.

The 74-year-old three-time World Cup winner was treated in hospital for a urinary infection in November 2014 after having kidney stones removed.