Pele jokes: I am well, but cannot assure I will play in the World Cup

Pele

Brazil football legend Pele has said he is still recovering from two operations on his right hip. Pele, 77, said his condition was gradually improving despite still needing a walker. "I am well, but I cannot assure that I will play in the World Cup in Russia (in June and July)," Pele joked. "My movements are starting to come back, it is great." Pele, who was presented with an award for his celebrated career during the event, described his walker as his new car. The only footballer to win the World Cup three times and scorer of 1,281 goals, Pele is regarded as the greatest player in history.

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