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Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has undergone emergency heart surgery in his home country.

Spanish outlet AS reported the former full-back has said he is "fine" after being admitted to hospital while on holiday.

The 52-year-old had initially gone for a test on a blood clot in his leg, before a full body MRI scan revealed his heart was not functioning properly.

He then underwent surgery to have a catheter fitted, a procedure which took nearly three hours due to the complication.

Carlos reportedly told AS, "Now I'm fine and under close surveillance."

Carlos is widely regarded as one of the best full-backs of all time, and enjoyed a glittering career which saw him lift the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, as well as four La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions Leagues with Real Madrid between 1996 and 2007.

He was also named as runner-up of the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1997, and the Ballon d'Or in 2002.