Pele is stable and responding to treatment, according to Sao Paulo hospital

There have been growing concerns regarding Pele’s health (Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP)

Pele’s health remains stable and he is responding to treatment, according to the hospital caring for him.

Brazilian news outlet Folha reported earlier on Saturday that the former striker had been moved to palliative care and that his chemotherapy to treat colon cancer had been suspended.