Former Brazil national team and Inter Milan legendary defender, Lucio, aged 47, has been urgently admitted to hospital and placed in intensive care after sustaining multiple burns across various parts of his body.
The former professional footballer is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital located in Brasilia. The incident leading to his injuries reportedly took place on Thursday.
Image caption: Lucio was rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care after suffering burns
In an official statement, the medical facility confirmed that the 47-year-old is in a “stable, conscious, and under constant observation” condition.
Further updates were shared via Lucio`s Instagram story, stating: “He is stable, conscious and receiving all necessary medical care. His injuries are being treated with specialized care, and his clinical condition is improving positively.”
“We are immensely grateful for the affection, prayers and messages of support that we have received at this delicate time,” the statement added.
“We ask that our family`s privacy be respected and we will inform you of any relevant news through official channels. With faith, strength and God`s support, he will recover soon.”
Reports indicate that Lucio suffered the burns as a result of a domestic accident that occurred at his home.
However, the precise extent and the exact cause of his injuries have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Lucio is widely celebrated for his prominent role in Brazil`s defense between 2000 and 2011, a period that included helping his country lift the 2002 FIFA World Cup trophy. He accumulated 105 international appearances during this time, scoring four goals.
At the club level, his distinguished career began at Guara and SC Internacional in Brazil before moving to Europe, where he played for Bayer Leverkusen and later Bayern Munich in Germany.
The commanding centre-back transferred from Bayern to Inter Milan in 2009. He spent four successful years in Italy and was a vital member of Jose Mourinho`s historic treble-winning squad in the 2010 season, famously winning the Champions League.
Image caption: Lucio won the Champions League with Inter Milan
Following a brief spell at Juventus, Lucio returned to Brazil for the latter part of his career, aside from a season in India with FC Goa in 2015-2016.
He officially concluded his playing career in 2020 while at Brasiliense FC.
Image caption: He retired from playing in 2020
More recently, Lucio participated in the Infinity League, a five-a-side competition broadcast on DAZN that featured former professional players and content creators. His team, representing Bayern, emerged as winners of the league.
