Rome, 31 December (LaPresse) – Roberto Carlos, legend of Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, underwent surgery at a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, after medical tests revealed a heart problem. The news was reported by Spanish newspaper As. The 52-year-old former footballer is out of danger and will remain under observation for a few hours as a precaution, according to initial reports. Roberto Carlos underwent tests due to a blood clot detected in his leg during a routine medical check-up. After performing an MRI scan and other tests, doctors discovered that his heart was not functioning properly, leading to the decision to operate immediately. The operation, initially considered simple, lasted almost three hours due to complications that arose during the procedure.
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