Pelé recovering having re-entered intensive care unit in São Paulo

• Former player posts: I am still recovering very well'
• Reports say Brazil legend readmitted due to acid reflux

Pele has said he is recovering very well" following reports he had re-entered an intensive care unit at Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital in an apparent deterioration of the three-time World Cup winner's health, after he left the unit earlier this week.

ESPN Brasil reported on Friday that Pele was readmitted to the ICU due to acid reflux. The 80-year-old had a colon tumour removed this month and stayed in the hospital for further monitoring.