The 79-year-old's son Edinho had said the Brazil and Santos legend was unable to leave the house following hip problems
Brazil legend Pele has responded to reports that he had become depressed and unable to leave his house, dismissing the rumours as being made up.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, now 79, walks with a frame due to long-term hip issues.
In February, his son Edinho suggested Pele’s frailty had led to him becoming embarrassed to leave the house, but he now says these reports were overblown.
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“This depression thing, I don’t know if I was misunderstood,” he explained to CNN Brazil.