The former Brazilian defender was ill while on holiday in Brazil. In the operating room for over three hours, his life is not in danger
Fear for Roberto Carlos. The former Inter and Real Madrid player is in hospital after a heart problem. He is out of danger, but remains hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Roberto Carlos was on holiday in his country and underwent a check-up for pain in his leg: they diagnosed a small blood clot. Subsequent tests revealed that his heart was not functioning properly. “Now I’m fine and I’m under close observation,” said Roberto Carlos, after surgery to insert a stent. The operation was supposed to last 40 minutes, but was extended to nearly three hours due to a complication. He will now remain under observation for another 48 hours before starting rehabilitation.