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Roberto Carlos Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery, Now Stable

12/31/2025

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Roberto Carlos, a 52-year-old Brazilian football legend, underwent emergency heart surgery in São Paulo after doctors detected a serious condition during tests for a blood clot in his leg while he vacationed in Brazil with family.
The procedure was initially expected to last 40 minutes but extended to three hours due to complications.
He is now stable and under observation for 48 hours.
Carlos expressed relief, stating, "I’m fine now."

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Roberto Carlos, a 52-year-old Brazilian football legend, underwent emergency heart surgery in São Paulo after doctors detected a serious condition during tests for a blood clot in his leg while he vacationed in Brazil with family.
The procedure was initially expected to last 40 minutes but extended to three hours due to complications.
He is now stable and under observation for 48 hours.
Carlos expressed relief, stating, "I’m fine now."