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·2 January 2026

Roberto Carlos after heart surgery: No heart attack, recovering well

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The former Inter and Real Madrid champion clarifies his health condition on social media: preventive surgery successful and no complications.

Roberto Carlos reassures after heart surgery: “No heart attack, I am recovering well”

Roberto Carlos breaks the silence and reassures fans and enthusiasts after the news circulated in recent hours about his health condition. The former Brazilian full-back, a legend of Real Madrid and Inter, underwent heart surgery in a São Paulo hospital, but wanted to personally clarify the nature of the operation, denying any heart attack hypothesis.


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Roberto Carlos: successful surgery and positive recovery

From his hospital bed, through a message posted on his Instagram profile, Roberto Carlos firmly stated: “The surgery went well and I am fine. I did not have a heart attack.” Clear words, useful to quell the concerns that arose after the news of his hospitalization spread.

The former footballer explained that it was a preventive medical procedure, planned well in advance with his medical staff, and not an emergency operation related to an acute event.

The message to fans: “No reason to worry”

In his social media post, Roberto Carlos wanted to clarify some inaccurate information that circulated in recent hours: “I would like to clarify some information that is circulating. I recently underwent a preventive medical procedure, scheduled in advance with my medical team.”

His condition is constantly improving: “I am recovering well and I look forward to getting back in full shape and resuming my professional and personal commitments soon.”

Thanks and reassurances

He did not forget those who have been close to him during these hours: “I sincerely thank everyone for the messages of support, affection, and attention.” And a special thanks went to the medical team that took care of him: “My heartfelt thanks go to the entire medical team that took care of me.”

The message concludes with a definitive reassurance: “I would like to reassure everyone that there is no reason for concern.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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