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Brazilian Football Legend Lúcio Hospitalized After Fireplace Explosion

The former World Cup winner remains in intensive care with burn injuries, though his condition is stable and improving under specialized care.

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Ex-Bayern-Star Lúcio scheint wenige Tage nach seinem Brandunfall auf dem Weg der Besserung
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Overview

  • On May 15, Lúcio suffered burn injuries in a domestic accident caused by an ecological fireplace explosion at his home in Brasília.
  • He was immediately admitted to Hospital Brasília, where he remains in the ICU under the care of a multidisciplinary burn team.
  • The hospital has confirmed that Lúcio is stable, conscious, and making good clinical progress, though the full extent of his injuries has not been disclosed.
  • Lúcio, 47, captained Brazil to their 2002 FIFA World Cup victory and enjoyed a decorated club career, including 218 appearances for Bayern Munich.
  • The incident has raised concern across the football community, as the former defender continues to recover from the serious accident.