Video: Pele plays guitar in message from hospital

Pele has reassured fans that he is fine and healthy as he played a guitar in a video he recorded from hospital.

The global footballing icon has been in the Albert Einsten Hospital in Brazil to have kidney stones removed after fears over the 74-year-old's health began to grow.

However, the latest reports suggest the three-time World Cup winner is up and walking again and the man himself has posted a video on his Facebook page to thank everyone for their concern and to show that he is recovering well.

Surrounded by family and strumming on his guitar, he tells the camera: "Don't worry, thank you very much. I know everybody worried about my health, but I am okay. Okay?

"Thanks, God and thanks to everyone who always prays for me."