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Former Football Star Lucio Shares Recovery Update After Serious Burn Injuries

Lucio, recovering from burns sustained in a domestic fireplace explosion, shares a hopeful message alongside a photo with his wife as football fans and peers rally in support.

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Overview

  • Lucio, 47, suffered second-degree burns on 18% of his body following the explosion of an ecological fireplace at his home in Brasilia.
  • He remains stable and conscious in the burns ICU at Hospital Brasilia – Rede Américas after undergoing two surgeries.
  • A photo shared by his wife on Instagram shows Lucio walking hand in hand with her in the hospital, wrapped in bandages, accompanied by a biblical message of faith from Psalm 46:1.
  • The image has gone viral, prompting an outpouring of solidarity from the global football community, including messages from fans, clubs, and former teammates.
  • Lucio's distinguished career includes winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil and the 2010 UEFA Champions League with Inter Milan under José Mourinho.