Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos was admitted to hospital in Brazil after suffering a heart attack. The 52-year-old veteran left fullback, who is Real Madrid’s global ambassador, was reportedly at his home in Sao Paulo with his wife and one of his children when he felt chest pain.
He was immediately transported to the city hospital, where the primary care physicians diagnosed him with a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Reports suggest the former footballer is out of danger, though he remains hospitalized as a precaution and under close medical supervision. His condition was described as stable.
The news was first reported on a morning program in Spain, with the host interrupting the broadcast to announce the development.
According to the report, Roberto Carlos was experiencing severe pain and underwent immediate surgery after arriving at the hospital.
Hospital sources have not issued an official statement, and there has so far been no confirmation from the former player’s family or representatives. Further updates are expected in the coming hours.
Roberto Carlos is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history. He won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and lifted the Champions League with Real Madrid in 1998, 2000 and 2002.
