Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has slammed journalists for publishing false information about his future playing career after being pulled from Gremio training last week.
The 35-year-old was taken out of training after a potential heart issue was detected during routine screening and his future in now up in the air.
Lucas, who spent 10 years at Anfield after leaving boyhood club Gremio back in 2007, took to social media to dismiss rumours he was going to retire due to the suspected heart problem spotted.