The health of Brazil legend Pele is continuing to improve in hospital after he left intensive care.

The 74-year-old, who won the World Cup three times as a player, was taken to Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital on November 24 with a urinary infection.

A statement from the hospital said that Pele "is doing well without medical complications" and is receiving "semi-intensive care", but is able to walk around his room.

Pele, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, returned to hospital after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones last month.

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Danielle Joynson