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Former Bundesliga Star Luiz Gustavo Hospitalized for Pulmonary Embolism

The 37-year-old FC São Paulo midfielder remains under observation after reporting chest pain prior to training.

  • Luiz Gustavo, a 37-year-old former Bundesliga player and current FC São Paulo midfielder, is hospitalized in São Paulo with a confirmed pulmonary embolism.
  • The health crisis arose after Gustavo reported chest pain before a training session, leading to immediate medical evaluation and hospitalization.
  • Doctors have stated that Gustavo will remain in the hospital for observation and treatment over the coming days.
  • Pulmonary embolisms are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions, requiring urgent medical intervention.
  • Gustavo's hospitalization comes shortly after playing a full match in the Libertadores Cup against CA Talleres in Córdoba.
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