Pele latest: Former Brazil star moved to special care unit in Sao Paulo hospital

Brazil legend Pele has been moved to a special care unit in a Sao Paulo hospital after initially being admitted for a urinary tract infection.

The three-time World Cup winner, 74, was moved to protect his privacy, claimed a personal aide, Jose Fornos Rodrigues. 

Meanwhile, a hospital statement, per Globoesporte.com, read: "The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein reports that the patient Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) has been admitted with clinical instability.

"To receive the best care, he has been transferred to be monitored in a special care unit. The hospital will update when there is new information."

Pele had been discharged from the same hospital on November 13 after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones.