KATHMANDU: Legendary Brazil forward Pele is reluctant to leave his house because he cannot walk unaided, international media reported.
The three-time World Cup winner, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was taken to hospital with a urinary infection last year.
Pele, 79, has had problems with his hip for some time and now needs a frame to walk, with many of his recent public appearances in a wheelchair.
“He is very sheepish, reclusive,” BBC quoted his son Edinho as saying.
“Imagine, he’s the King, he was always such an imposing figure and today he can’t walk properly,” Edinho explained.
“He’s embarrassed, he doesn’t want to go out, be seen, or do practically anything that involves leaving the house.
Pele scored a world record total of 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during his 21-year career, including 77 goals in 91 appearances for Brazil.
(Agencies)
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