Roberto Carlos is Brazil's third all-time appearance maker behind Neymar and Cafu

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he described as "a preventative medical procedure".

The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included a picture of him smiling in a hospital bed.

He also denied rumours that he had suffered a heart attack.

"I would like to clarify recent information that has been circling," he wrote.