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Pele feeling 'much better' after health scare

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Brazil legend Pele joked that he's "ready to play again" after responding positively to treatment for a urinary infection.

Pele was admitted to a hospital in Paris earlier this week following a promotional event for Paris Saint-Germain.

The 78-year-old has dealt with several health issues in recent years. He was forced to withdraw from lighting the flame at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics because he was not in "physical condition" due to the effects of a hip procedure and muscle pains.

Pele is the only player to win three World Cups, as he led Brazil to glory in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

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