Roberto Carlos hospitalized

Football legend Roberto Carlos underwent emergency surgery after doctors discovered a cardiovascular problem.

Carlos has cardiovascular problems.

The 52-year-old former football star was vacationing in Brazil with his wife and one child when he was unexpectedly taken to the hospital for a medical check-up. Prior to this, Carlos had a busy period attending the 2026 World Cup draw in the US before returning home to rest.

According to AS , Carlos's initial hospitalization was due to a small blood clot in his leg. However, during further examinations using a whole-body MRI, doctors discovered additional abnormalities in his heart, requiring immediate surgery.

The procedure was planned to last about 40 minutes, but it took nearly 3 hours due to problems that arose during the process. Despite this, Carlos's health is now stable.

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The Brazilian legend will continue to be monitored in the hospital for 48 hours to prevent any post-surgical complications. Through his representative, the 2002 World Cup champion reassured fans: "I'm fine."

Carlos is considered one of the greatest left-backs in the history of world football. He spent 11 years with Real Madrid, playing 527 matches, winning 4 La Liga titles and 3 Champions League titles. In 2002, Carlos finished second in the Ballon d'Or race, after playing a major role in Brazil's World Cup victory.

After leaving Real Madrid, Carlos played for Fenerbahce, Corinthians, and Anzhi Makhachkala before retiring in 2012. He made a brief return to the pitch with Delhi Dynamos in 2015 and also had a stint as a coach in Türkiye.

In recent years, Carlos has regularly participated in charity matches, continuing to maintain his iconic image of Brazilian football and Real Madrid.

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