Emergency Heart Surgery for Roberto Carlos: Real Madrid Legend Stabilized in Brazil

Brazilian football icon Roberto Carlos underwent emergency heart surgery after a routine check-up for a small blood clot in his leg revealed a serious cardiac malfunction. According to reports from AS on Wednesday, the surgery—initially expected to take 40 minutes—lasted nearly three hours due to unforeseen complications. Fortunately, the procedure was successful, and the legendary left-back remains under close observation for the next 48 hours.

From his hospital bed, Carlos reassured fans, stating, "I am fine now and under careful monitoring." This health scare is the second for the World Cup winner in 2025, following a "sudden illness" in April. Roberto Carlos, who made 527 appearances for Real Madrid and won four La Liga titles, is considered one of the greatest defenders in football history, and the global sports community is closely following his recovery.