Vanderlei Luxemburgo admitted to ICU in Palmas | OneFootball

Vanderlei Luxemburgo was admitted to the ICU of a hospital in Palmas, Tocantins, in the early hours of Friday. At 73 years old, the football coach was diagnosed with a case of lung infection.

According to the coach's advisory, Luxa felt unwell during the night and was taken to the Hospital Medical Santa Thereza in the morning. On medical advice, he was transferred to the ICU, where he began treatment with appropriate antibiotic therapy.

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A multiple champion, Vanderlei Luxemburgo has had stints with Santos, Palmeiras, Flamengo, and other Brazilian football clubs, as well as having managed Real Madrid and the Brazilian National Team. The coach has been away from the sports scene since 2023, when he led Corinthians.

Affiliated with the Podemos party, Luxemburgo announced his pre-candidacy for the Senate for Tocantins last Wednesday.

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