False Alarm: My Health Update & Recovery

“The surgery went well and I’m fine. I didn’t have a heart attack.” From the hospital bed Roberto Carlos wanted to clarify the dynamics ofheart surgery which he underwent urgently in a hospital in Sao Paulo in Brazil and reassured about his condition. “I would like to clarify some information that is circulating. I recently underwent a preventive medical procedure, scheduled in advance with my medical team – he wrote on his Instagram profile on Brazilian ex Inter and Real Madrid – I am recovering well and can’t wait to get back to full fitness and resume my professional and personal commitments soon. I sincerely thank everyone for the messages of support, affection and attention. I would like to reassure everyone that there is no cause for concern. My heartfelt thanks go to the entire medical team who took care of me.”

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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