Real Madrid Legend Roberto Carlos Hospitalised After Heart Surgery Complications

52-year-old Brazilian football icon admitted to São Paulo hospital following heart surgery

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Real Madrid Legend Roberto Carlos Hospitalised After Heart Surgery Complications

Former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos, 52, has been hospitalized in São Paulo, Brazil, after complications from heart surgery. The club confirmed the Brazilian legend was admitted to the São Paulo Hospital after doctors discovered a cardiac issue during an examination for a blood clot in his leg. Carlos, widely considered one of the greatest defenders in football history, played for Real Madrid from 1996 to 2007, winning four La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies. He also earned 125 caps for Brazil, scoring 11 goals and helping the team win the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The hospitalization comes as a shock to football fans worldwide, though no further details about his condition have been released.

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