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Brazilian soccer legend Roberto Carlos was hospitalised with a coronary heart downside and underwent emergency surgical procedure which was extended as a consequence of “problems”, in keeping with Spanish media.
Medical checks revealed the previous World Cup winner had a small blood clot on one leg, with a subsequent full-body MRI then revealing his coronary heart was not functioning accurately.
Spanish outlet AS reported the 52-year-old was then admitted for emergency surgical procedure to insert a catheter, with the process taking three hours somewhat than the usual 40 minutes as a consequence of “problems”.
AS stated that the operation was profitable and Carlos is “out of hazard”, though he shall be saved beneath remark for one more two days.
Representatives for Carlos advised AS he was “positive now”.
The previous full-back received the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Champions League with Actual Madrid 3 times, in 1998, 2000 and 2002.
He attended the World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC on 5 December, the place he was seated alongside fellow Brazilian legend Kaka and interviewed by host Danny Ramirez.