--- description: Pelé says he is “doing fine” after he was transferred to a special care unit to be monitored after being treated for a urinary infection title: Poorly Pelé 'Doing Fine' image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3f45394c8a5c3b8e/69876b618e060162f4458de9/rtr45qz9.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Sports](/section/sports/) ## Sports Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Soccer](/tag/soccer/) ## Soccer Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Brazilian Soccer Legend Pelé Is 'Doing Fine' in Hospital by [Helen Regan](/author/helen-regan/) ## Helen Regan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Nov 28, 2014 2:56 AM CUT  Brazilian soccer legend Pelé laughs during the inauguration of a refurbished soccer field at the Mineira slum in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 10, 2014 Brazilian soccer legend Pelé laughs during the inauguration of a refurbished soccer field at the Mineira slum in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 10, 2014Ricardo Moraes—Reuters by [Helen Regan](/author/helen-regan/) ## Helen Regan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Nov 28, 2014 2:56 AM CUT Brazilian soccer star Pelé says he is “doing fine” after he was [transferred](http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30236553 "undefined") to a special care unit on Thursday for monitoring after being treated for a urinary infection. Earlier reports indicated the three-time World Cup winner had been admitted to intensive care, but Pelé reassured fans that his condition was not serious. “I want to take this opportunity to let you know that I am doing fine,” the 74-year-old tweeted. > [](https://twitter.com/Pele/status/538106338740813824) > [](https://twitter.com/Pele/status/538106402196426752) The Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, said in a statement Thursday that Pelé was transferred after suffering “clinical instability,” reports the [BBC](http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30236553 "undefined"). Pelé was admitted to the hospital on Monday and diagnosed with a urinary infection. 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