{
  "id": 5871009,
  "title": "Former Brazil coach Parreira cleared to leave hospital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/former-brazil-coach-parreira-cleared-to-leave-hospital-5871009",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:01:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/06/former-brazil-coach-parreira-cleared-to-leave-hospital"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's legendary former national team coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been granted permission to leave the Samaritano Barrale Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, according to a recent statement. At 83 years old, Parreira has shown a positive clinical response during his stay at the facility since June. The statement from the hospital noted that he will receive home and outpatient care to monitor his overall health condition.\n\nParreira was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer affecting the lymphatic system, in 2023. He was admitted to the hospital on June 16 due to pneumonia and later underwent surgery when his condition deteriorated. He was subsequently moved to the intensive care unit and later a semi-intensive care unit. Parreira is currently the record holder 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.",
  "summary": "The 83-year-old World Cup winner was admitted with pneumonia on June 16 and underwent surgery after his condition worsened.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Former Brazil coach Parreira cleared to leave hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/former-brazil-coach-parreira-cleared-to-leave-hospital",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:01:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}