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 on vacation 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.

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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