Lucio in hospital after suffering multiple burns

Panaji: Brazil’s World Cup winner and football legend Lucio has been placed in intensive care after suffering burns to various parts of his body.The former Brazil captain, who had a stint with FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) as their marquee player, is being treated at a hospital in Brasilia following the incident which occurred on Friday.According to reports, Lucio sustained the burns in a domestic accident at home.The hospital where Lucio is treated released a statement but did not provide details about the injuries. In a statement, the hospital said the patient “is stable, conscious and under the care of a multidisciplinary team, receiving specialised medical monitoring for treatment of the burns”.A statement shared on Lucio's Instagram story revealed that the former defender is stable, conscious and receiving all necessary medical attention.“Injuries are being treated with specialised care, and clinical framework is evolving positively. We are immensely grateful for the love, prayers and messages of support that we have received at this delicate time. We ask to respect our family's privacy and will inform you any relevant news via the official channels. With faith, strength and God's support, he will recover soon,” said the statement.With over 100 appearances, Lucio is best known for being a staple in Brazil's defence from 2000-2011, helping them win the World Cup in 2002.Lucio’s football career took him to several clubs including Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Inter Milan, where he was part of Jose Mourinho's famous 2010 treble-winning side that lifted the Champions League that season.He also spent two years in Goa as FC Goa’s marquee player in the ISL. With Zico as coach, Lucio captained Goa to the final of the 2015 edition.