Legendary footballer undergoes heart surgery

Former Brazilian football star Roberto Carlos has undergone heart surgery. The surgical procedure was successful, and there is no threat to his life.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to AS, during his vacation, the ex-defender was found to have a blood clot in his leg. After conducting a complete medical examination, doctors concluded that surgery was necessary due to heart problems. The surgical procedure lasted about three hours and ended successfully. In the coming days, Roberto Carlos will remain under medical supervision.

As a reminder, Roberto Carlos played for clubs such as Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Turkish Fenerbahçe, Makhachkala's Anzhi, and several other teams. His track record includes three Champions League victories, four championship titles in Spain, as well as a World Cup title with the Brazilian national team.