Real Madrid legend and ambassador Roberto Carlos is going through a tough time in his life. Despite an estimated fortune of €160 million, the former left-back is currently sleeping at Real Madrid's training center. What's really going on?
At Real Madrid, Roberto Carlos is a highly respected figure. After spending 11 years at the club (between 1996 and 2007, 527 games, and 68 goals), the man with the steel left foot who terrorized goalkeepers with his monstrous shots now serves as an ambassador since his retirement in 2015. Today, at 51, the former Brazilian international is facing a complicated period in his personal life, which may cost him a significant portion of his fortune.
Roberto Carlos Homeless: Where Did His €160 Million Fortune Go?
As we focus on Real Madrid's current events, Spanish media outlet Estadio Deportivo reports that Roberto Carlos is going through a complicated divorce. Married to his wife Mariana Luccon, a physiotherapist, since 2009, the former defender is ending their nearly 15-year union. Despite his vast fortune, the Madrid legend is currently living at Real Madrid's training center.
Forced to leave the home where his wife Luccon currently lives, the former Palmeiras player has no permanent residence. The other property where he was supposed to stay temporarily is occupied by his in-laws (his wife's parents). Faced with this complex situation, one of the rooms where Real Madrid players stay is offering hospitality to the Brazilian star, who risks losing a significant portion of his €160 million fortune.
It's worth noting that his soon-to-be ex-wife, Luccon, has her name on several properties, allowing her to take a substantial part of the fortune. The man with multiple children from different mothers Roberto Carlos is a father of 11 children from seven different mothers. He has two children (Manuela, born in 2010, and Mariana, born in 2017) with Mariana Luccon.
Temporarily living at Valdebebas, the 2002 World Cup champion will have to adapt to a new life. He should be careful not to end up like some football legends who mismanaged their careers. As a father of many, Roberto Carlos has several mouths to feed. If his situation isn't yet catastrophic, it's essential to fear the worst, especially if his ex-wife takes a significant part of his fortune.
Currently focused on his role as Real Madrid's ambassador, Carlos can still count on the support of Florentino Pérez.