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.
Eight teams qualify for Dubai Games finals
Eight teams have qualified overall for the Men’s Battle of the Government and Battle of the Community finals at Dubai Games 2026 following the third heats of competition at Dubai Festival City.
Shaidorov shocks rivals to capture gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles
Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov emerged as the shock winner of the men's figure skating competition at the Milano Cortina Games on Friday as heavy favourite Ilia Malinin's free programme fell apart and he finished out of the medals in one of Olympic figure skating's biggest upsets.
Sabalenka, Swiatek withdraw from Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from this year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
USA crush Netherlands to get on board at T20 World Cup
The United States thrashed Netherlands by 93 runs in their Group A encounter on Friday to claim their first victory at the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup.
UAE beats Canada in T20 World Cup thriller
The UAE defeated Canada by five wickets in a thrilling Twenty20 World Cup Group D clash in Delhi, chasing down a target of 151 with two balls to spare.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on strengthening economic and development cooperation between the two countries.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Elmedin Konaković, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, have explored prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation during a telephone conversation.
