ROBERTO CARLOS has undergone emergency surgery after being diagnosed with a heart issue, according to reports.
The Brazilian football icon, 52, had been spending time with his wife and one of his children in his homeland before being taken to hospital.
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Roberto Carlos has ‘undergone emergency surgery’Credit: Getty
Carlos, 52, won the World Cup in 2002Credit: Getty
The Real Madrid legend was on holiday in Brazil following a busy month which saw him attend the World Cup draw in the United States.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Carlos was initially taken to hospital due to a small blood clot in his leg.
Their report claims that a full-body MRI subsequently detected an issue with his heart.
Carlos is said to have immediately required urgent surgery in order to have a tube fitted.
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The procedure was reportedly scheduled to take 40 minutes – but went on for nearly three hours due to an issue.
Carlos is said to be well following the operation, but will be kept in hospital for 48 hours as a precaution.
Via his entourage, the 2002 World Cup winner told AS: “I’m fine now.”
Legendary full-back Carlos played for Real Madrid for 11 years during his stunning playing career.
Carlos has taken part in several charity matches since his retirementCredit: Getty
The Brazilian played more than 500 times for Real MadridCredit: Getty
The Selecao hero played 527 times for the Spanish giants – winning four LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues between 1996 and 2007.
Carlos was also named runner-up in the Ballon d’Or in 2002 – the year that he helped Brazil to World Cup glory.
He subsequently played for Fenerbahce, Corinthians and Anzhi Makhachkala before hanging up his boots in 2012, although he did make a brief comeback with Delhi Dynamos in 2015.
Between his two playing retirements, Carlos managed Turkish sides Sivasspor and Akhisarspor.
In recent years, the flying full-back has taken part in several charity matches.
Three years ago, Carlos even took part in a Sunday League game in Shrewsbury.
Earlier this year it was reported that the ex-footballer was going through a divorce from wife of more than 15 years Mariana Luccon.
Carlos has 11 children from seven different women.
Roberto Carlos’ glittering career
1991–1993, Uniao Sao Joao 66 appearances, 5 goals
1993–1995, Palmeiras 162 appearances, 16 goals
1995–1996, Inter Milan 34 appearances, 7 goals
1996–2007, Real Madrid 527 appearances, 69 goals
2007–2009, Fenerbahce 104 appearances, 10 goals
2010–2011, Corinthians 61 appearances, 5 goals
2011–2012, Anzhi Makhachkala 28 appearances, 5 goals
2015, Delhi Dynamos 3 appearances, 0 goals
Honours:
International –
World Cup: 2002
Copa America: 1997, 1999
Confederations Cup: 1997
Olympic Games: 1996 (Bronze Medal)
Club –
Palmeiras
Brazilian Serie A: 1993, 1994
Campeonato Paulista: 1993, 1994
Torneio Rio-Sao Paulo: 1993
Real Madrid
Champions League: 1998, 2000, 2002
LaLiga: 1997, 2001, 2003, 2007
Intercontinental Cup: 1998, 2002
Super Cup: 2002
Spanish Super Cup: 1997, 2001, 2003
Fenerbahçe
Turkish Super Cup: 2007, 2009
