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Lúcio Shares Update on Recovery After Severe Burn Injuries

The World Cup-winning football legend is stable and making progress after a domestic bio-ethanol fireplace explosion left him hospitalized in Brasília.

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Overview

  • Lúcio, 47, suffered significant burns to his head, arms, and legs following a bio-ethanol table fireplace explosion at his home in Brasília last week.
  • The former football star has undergone two surgical procedures since being admitted to Hospital Brasília and remains under specialized burn care.
  • In a recent Instagram post, Lúcio shared a photo of himself heavily bandaged, walking in the hospital with his wife, Marília Forgiarini, and expressed gratitude and faith with a Psalm quote.
  • Hospital officials confirmed that Lúcio is stable, conscious, and showing good clinical progress, with an optimistic prognosis for recovery.
  • The 2002 World Cup winner and former Bundesliga star has received widespread support from fans globally, reflecting his enduring legacy in football.