Roberto Carlos hospitalised after heart surgery 'complications'

Roberto Carlos, 52, was hospitalised in Brazil after a test found a heart problem; catheter surgery took about three hours due to complications and is reported successful.

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos, 52, has been hospitalised in Brazil after a medical test revealed a heart problem. He underwent surgery to insert a catheter; the procedure reportedly lasted closer to three hours because of complications but is thought to have been successful. What led to the surgery Carlos had a medical test on his leg after being found to have a small blood clot. A full-body MRI reportedly showed his heart was not functioning correctly, and he was believed to have been admitted immediately for the catheter procedure. Details of the operation and condition Spanish outlet AS reported that the operation took longer than the roughly 40 minutes initially anticipated, with Carlos in the operating theatre for closer to three hours. The outlet added that he is "out of danger" but is being kept under observation for the next two days. Through his representatives, Carlos told AS he is "fine now." Earlier health scare in 2025 This is the second health scare for Carlos in 2025. In April he was forced to postpone a planned trip to Nepal after suffering "a sudden illness," though the visit was later rescheduled and he arrived for the Nepal Super League finals some days afterward. Final summary and suggestions Reports say the catheter operation was successful and Carlos is under observation. For now, it may be prudent to await official hospital updates and statements from his representatives and to respect his privacy while he recovers.