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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos hospitalised for emergency heart surgery

Roberto Carlos' procedure is reported to have been successful - (Pool via REUTERS)

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos was hospitalised with a heart problem and underwent emergency surgery which was prolonged due to “complications”, according to Spanish media.

Medical tests revealed the former World Cup winner had a small blood clot on one leg, with a subsequent full-body MRI then revealing his heart was not functioning correctly.

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