Brazil and Actual Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering nicely” after present process what he described as “a preventative medical process”.

The previous left-back, 52, up to date followers on his situation by way of his Instagram web page, which included an image of him smiling in a hospital mattress.

He additionally denied rumours that he had suffered a coronary heart assault.

“I want to make clear latest info that has been circling,” he wrote.

“I not too long ago underwent a preventative medical process, deliberate upfront with my medical staff. The process was profitable, and I’m nicely. I didn’t endure a coronary heart assault.

“I’m recovering nicely, and looking out ahead to returning to full health and resuming my skilled and private commitments quickly.

“I sincerely thank everybody for the messages of help, care, and concern. I want to reassure everybody that there isn’t any trigger for concern.

“My heartfelt thanks go to all the medical staff who took care of me.”

Carlos received 4 La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues throughout 527 appearances for Actual Madrid, and lifted the World Cup with Brazil in 2002.

Famend as a free-kick specialist, his different golf equipment included Palmeiras, Inter Milan, Fenerbahce and Corinthians.