Legendary footballer Pele is reluctant to leave his house because he cannot walk unaided.
In an interview with a local media group, his son Edinho said, "Pele was diagnosed with a urinary infection last year and his health has been deteriorating."
Pele, 79, who has been seen on a wheelchair at recent public appearances, has had problems with his hip since 2015, he added.
He holds a world record of 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during his 21-year career.
Liverpool sack Slot after underwhelming season
Liverpool have parted ways with Arne Slot, the Merseyside club said on Saturday after the manager who won the Premier League title in his first season failed to live up to expectations as they finished fifth.
Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open
Novak Djokovic's latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday.
Barcelona sign England winger Gordon from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon's long-held dream of playing for Barcelona became a reality on Friday, with the England winger even showing off a surprise skill, answering questions in Spanish, as he was unveiled by the LaLiga club.
Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad; Canada include recovering Davies
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said on Saturday.
Gill century steers Gujarat past Rajasthan into IPL final
Shubman Gill struck a sublime century as Gujarat Titans surged into the Indian Premier League (IPL) final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier on Friday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising UAE nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan due to the evolving public health situation relation to Ebola.
Celebrations honouring workers were held across 30 locations in the UAE during the Eid Al Adha holiday, with around 300,000 people taking part.
Dubai Customs have stepped up preparations for the return of Hajj pilgrims and the Eid Al-Adha travel rush.
