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Brazilian football legend Pele 'doing fine' amid health fears

Brazilian football legend Pele has said he "is doing fine" as he attempted to play down concerns over his health.

The three-time World Cup winner was admitted to a "special care" unit in a Sao Paulo hospital on Thursday, but the 74-year-old said was for the sake of his privacy.

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Aide: Pele moved for the sake of privacy

Pele has been receiving treatment for a urinary infection. Credit: PA

Football legend Pele's aide says the former player is 'completely fine', after reports he had been moved to an intensive care unit, after being admitted in hospital due to a urinary infection..

Jose Fornos Rodrigues told Reuters that Pele was moved for the sake of privacy.

"He was uncomfortable with so many people coming. It'll be quieter now," Rodrigues said.

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