Former Brazil coach Parreira cleared to leave hospital
The 83-year-old World Cup winner was admitted with pneumonia on June 16 and underwent surgery after his condition worsened.
Brazil's legendary World Cup-winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been cleared to leave the hospital, according to Samaritano Barrale Hospital in Rio de Janeiro. The 83-year-old Parreira, who has been battling Hodgkin's lymphoma since 2023, showed a positive clinical response during his stay. Parreira was admitted to the hospital on June 16 after developing pneumonia, and subsequently underwent surgery when his condition deteriorated.
Initially placed on a ventilator in an intensive care unit, he was later moved to a semi-intensive care unit on July 27. Parreira holds the record for the most World Cup appearances as head coach, leading Brazil to victory in 1994 and 2006, as well as guiding Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa to the tournament.
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