SAO PAULO — Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has been successfully discharged from medical care after undergoing a scheduled coronary procedure earlier this week. The Vila Nova Star hospital confirmed the former Real Madrid defender’s release on Friday, though specific details regarding his condition were not disclosed.
The 52-year-old international sports icon underwent a minimally invasive coronary angioplasty on Monday after medical examinations revealed arterial obstruction. This common cardiovascular procedure involves widening constricted arteries to restore optimal blood flow to the heart muscle.
Medical protocols necessitated brief intensive care monitoring following the intervention, which is standard practice for such cardiac procedures. The hospital’s statement indicated successful completion of the treatment without reported complications.
Roberto Carlos remains one of football’s most celebrated defensive players, renowned for his exceptional attacking capabilities from the left-back position. His distinguished career includes 125 international appearances for Brazil’s national team and eleven triumphant seasons with Spanish giants Real Madrid.
The legendary defender achieved football’s highest honor by winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil, having previously reached the tournament’s final in 1998. His additional accomplishments include two Copa América championships (1997, 1999) and multiple club trophies during his tenure in Spain’s premier league.