World Cup winner Roberto Carlos has been released from a Brazilian hospital following a successful coronary angioplasty to treat a heart obstruction.
Real Madrid and Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has been discharged from Hospital Vila Nova Star in Sao Paulo following a successful heart procedure.
The 52-year-old was hospitalized on Monday after medical screenings detected a heart obstruction.
Doctors recommended an immediate coronary angioplasty, a minimally invasive surgery designed to widen blocked or narrowed arteries, to restore proper blood flow and prevent further cardiac complications.
Following the surgery, the iconic left-back was moved to intensive care as part of standard medical protocols.
The hospital confirmed his release on Friday but did not provide further specific details regarding his recovery plan.
Carlos is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, having earned 125 caps for his country and spent eleven trophy-laden seasons at the Bernabeu during the “Galacticos” era.
The news brings relief to the global football community, given the defender’s storied career and contribution to the sport.
Carlos was a vital member of the Brazil squads that reached the World Cup final in 1998 and secured the trophy in 2002.
Additionally, he helped the Seleção claim the Copa America titles in 1997 and 1999, cementing his status as a national hero and an enduring sporting icon.