The legend of Brazilian football, Pele, hospitalized in Sao Paulo since November 29, said Saturday December 3 that he felt "strong, and full of hope", while he continues his treatment against colon cancer. "I want to reassure everyone. I am strong and full of hope and I am continuing my treatment as always," the 82-year-old icon said in a message on Instagram illustrated by a medical report published on Saturday describing the former striker's state of health as "stable".