BREAKING: Brazil legend Lucio taken to 'intensive care' after suffering burns in accident

and legend Lucio is in intensive care being treated for burns to various parts of his body. Lucio, 47, is being treated at a hospital in Brasilia after suffering the injuries on Thursday.

According to , the accident took place at home. In a statement, the hospital said that the former defender was 'stable, conscious and under constant observation.'

The extent and cause of Lucio's injuries haven't been disclosed. The ex-centre-back retired from football in 2019, having spent the last few years of his career in Brazil.

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Lucio is most famous for marshalling Inter's defence and winning an historic treble under in 2010. He was also a key part of the -inspired Brazil side that won the 2002 and captained his country, who he represented 105 times, from 2006 to 2011.

In addition, he won three titles with . Lucio won a total of 18 trophies after making his name at in his homeland.

He was signed by in 2001 and helped them reach during his first season. Leverkusen were beaten 2-1 in the final at Hampden Park, Glasgow, with scoring an iconic goal for opponents .

Lucio, full name Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, retired from playing to spend more time with his family. He ended his career in the fourth-tier of Brazilian football with home city club Brasiliense.

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