Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira in intensive care

Carlos Alberto Parreira, the celebrated former coach who guided Brazil to their fourth World Cup title in 1994, is currently in intensive care at Rio de Janeiro's Samaritano Barra hospital. The 83-year-old is being treated for a pulmonary inflammation that led to complications requiring surgery.

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stable

Parreira, who has been battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system, since 2023, underwent a successful operation on Saturday to cauterize a nasal hemorrhage. While his condition is reported as stable, he remains sedated and on assisted breathing. Hospital officials noted that he will require further surgery on his upper airways.

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complications

This health update follows a previous medical report from Tuesday that indicated an improvement in his condition, with him breathing normally. However, the situation has since evolved, necessitating the current intensive care and planned procedures.

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cauterization of a nasal hemorrhage, performed successfully

Parreira's legacy in Brazilian football is significant. Before his coaching career, he served as a physical trainer for the iconic 1970 World Cup-winning team. His crowning achievement as a head coach came in 1994, leading a potent offense featuring Romário and Bebeto to victory. He also holds a record for World Cup participations as a coach, having managed Brazil in 1994 and 2006, as well as leading Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa in various tournaments.

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sedated and with assisted breathing