The former Brazilian full-back went for a routine check-up, but he had to undergo surgery because of abnormal functioning in his heart
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With the year about to end, worrying news shook Brazil. Former footballer Roberto Carlos was subjected to an emergency cardiac procedure at a hospital in São Paulo after doctors detected abnormal functioning in part of his heart.
The historic left back from Real Madrid had gone to the medical center to undergo tests for a small thrombus in one leg, but the examinations raised alarms and led to an immediate hospitalization.
According to AS, during the preventive examinations the physicians decided to perform a full-body MRI. It was then that they detected that a very high percentage of his heart was not functioning properly, which forced an immediate hospitalization and subsequent admission to the operating room.
The surgery to place a catheter, which was initially going to last just 40 minutes, ended up being extended to nearly three hours due to complications that arose during the procedure. Nevertheless, the outcome was favorable and the former defender is out of danger.
Roberto Carlos está fuera de riesgo
According to different media outlets, for at least the next 48 hours he will remain under observation to monitor his progress and prevent any complications. Meanwhile, people close to the former player conveyed reassurance. Roberto Carlos himself even sent a message to dispel concerns: "Now I'm fine", he stated after the operation.
Roberto Carlos's brilliant career
Considered one of the best left backs in history, Roberto Carlos left an indelible mark on world football. He defended the jersey of Real Madrid for eleven seasons (1996-2007), a period in which he established himself as one of the club's great figures.
With the "Casa Blanca" he won three Champions Leagues, four Spanish leagues and two Intercontinental Cups, in addition to several national and international titles.
Meanwhile, with the Brazil national team he was a key part of the fifth World Cup title in Korea-Japan 2002, and he won two Copa América titles and one Confederations Cup.
Roberto Carlos fue parte clave en el último título mundial de Brasil
Meanwhile, in his homeland he also celebrated successes, standing out with two Brasileiraos and two São Paulo state championships with Palmeiras, which completes a career full of achievements that places him among the most influential and remembered players in history.
