Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer, took to social media to thank his family for their support as he battles cancer.
On Wednesday, a beaming Pele shared a photo of himself holding a replica of the 1970 World Cup trophy, surrounded by five family members.
“As always, celebrating every small victory!” the 81-year-old said in a message accompanying the photo. “I received a visit from the family and decided to share this moment with you. Surrounded by love, it’s easy to see that life is a gift.”
Pele is currently recuperating at his home in Guaruja, near Sao Paulo, after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour from his colon in September. According to Xinhua, he has since undergone regular chemotherapy sessions.
Pele, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, set a world record with 1,281 goals in 1,363 professional matches over a 21-year career.
He has played 91 times for Brazil, scoring 77 international goals.
(Inputs from IANS)