Pele has been taken out of intensive care as his condition continues to improve, a Brazilian hospital said.

Brazilian football superstar Pele says he is not seriously ill, easing fears that his health had deteriorated after a hospital said he was in intensive care.

Pele has undergone surgery to have kidney stones removed after being admitted to hospital in Sao Paulo.

Brazil legend Pele has returned home following emergency eye surgery at a Sao Paulo hospital.