Pele sends message to fans after successful cancer surgery
A message from Pele says: "My friends, this is a message for each of you. Don't think for a minute that I haven't read the thousands of loving messages I've received around here.
"Thank you very much to each one of you, who dedicated a minute of your day to send me positive energy. Love, love and love!
"I have already left the ICU and I am in my room. I continue every day happier, with a lot of disposition to play 90 minutes, plus extra time. We will be together soon!"
Last week, Pele successfully underwent a surgery to remove a tumour from his colon which was found during a routine test.
The 80-year-old three-time World Cup winner has now left the intensive care unit and will continue his recovery at home in Brazil.