Brazilian football legend Pele remains in intensive care but is making a satisfactory recovery after having surgery for a suspected colon tumour.
The 80-year-old is being treated at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.
His medical team said that he was "conscious, conversing actively and is maintaining normal vital signs".
"With each passing day I feel a little better," the three-time World Cup winner, who has had a number of recent health issues, said via Instagram.