Roberto Carlos: Brazil legend 'recovering well' in hospital after procedure - BBC Sport

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he describes as "a preventative medical procedure".

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Roberto Carlos is Brazil's third all-time appearance maker behind Neymar and Cafu

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he described as "a preventative medical procedure".

The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included a picture of him smiling in a hospital bed.

He also denied rumours that he had suffered a heart attack.

"I would like to clarify recent information that has been circling," he wrote.