{"id":4970,"date":"2026-01-02T13:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=4970"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:55:53","slug":"roberto-carlos-brazil-legend-recovering-well-in-hospital-after-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=4970","title":{"rendered":"Roberto Carlos: Brazil legend ‘recovering well’ in hospital after procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he described as “a preventative medical procedure”.<\/b><\/p>\n

The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included a picture of him smiling in a hospital bed.<\/p>\n

He also denied rumours that he had suffered a heart attack.<\/p>\n

“I would like to clarify recent information that has been circling,” he wrote.<\/p>\n

“I recently underwent a preventative medical procedure, planned in advance with my medical team. The procedure was successful, and I am well. I did not suffer a heart attack.<\/p>\n

“I am recovering well, and looking forward to returning to full fitness and resuming my professional and personal commitments soon.<\/p>\n

“I sincerely thank everyone for the messages of support, care, and concern. I would like to reassure everyone that there is no cause for concern.<\/p>\n

“My heartfelt thanks go to the entire medical team who took care of me.”<\/p>\n

Carlos won four La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues across 527 appearances for Real Madrid, and lifted the World Cup with Brazil in 2002.<\/p>\n

Renowned as a free-kick specialist, his other clubs included Palmeiras, Inter Milan, Fenerbahce and Corinthians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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