Brazil's 2002 World Cup winner Kléberson faces heart issue
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- Former Brazil midfielder Kléberson, a 2002 World Cup winner, is undergoing further medical tests for a heart condition.
- The 47-year-old experienced chest pains and sought medical attention, where a 50 percent blockage in three arteries was detected.
- Kléberson reassured fans on social media that his condition is not serious and he expects a full recovery.
Former Brazilian footballer Kléberson, who won the 2002 World Cup, is facing a heart issue after detecting a 50 percent blockage in three arteries. The 47-year-old experienced severe chest pains on Sunday, prompting him to seek medical help fearing a heart attack.
Tests at the hospital revealed the cardiac problem. "Unfortunately, an alteration appeared and I will need to undergo another battery of these tests, but thank God it's nothing serious and I'm sure it won't be anything serious. Soon we'll be ready to live life normally, with good health and peace," Kléberson stated on his social media.
Unfortunately, an alteration appeared and I will need to undergo another battery of these tests, but thank God it's nothing serious and I'm sure it won't be anything serious. Soon we'll be ready to live life normally, with good health and peace.
His wife, Dayane Willians, confirmed he is in good condition but requires increased care and lifestyle changes. "He is fine. Now we need to redouble our care and change our lifestyle. I promise to take good care of our champion's heart," she wrote alongside photos of Kléberson undergoing tests.
Kléberson was a key player for Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning squad. His career included stints with Athletico Paranaense, Manchester United, Besiktas, and Flamengo, before retiring in 2017 after playing his final seasons in the United States.
He is fine. Now we need to redouble our care and change our lifestyle. I promise to take good care of our champion's heart.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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