Overview

• Ribeiro announced the diagnosis and surgery in an Instagram post, saying Monday’s operation went well and thanking supporters.
• He said the cancer was detected about a month ago and shared a family photo taken at Christ the Redeemer in Rio.
• The veteran remained active up to the procedure, starting for Bahia in a 1–0 league win over Flamengo over the weekend.
• Flamengo and Brazil’s football federation posted messages of support, with the CBF praising his service to the Seleção.
• Ribeiro joined Bahia in January 2024 after a decorated run at Flamengo that included two Copa Libertadores and two Brasileirão titles.