Real Madrid Legend Sleeping at Training Ground Amid Divorce Battle With Wife

• A Real Madrid legend is reportedly set to divorce his wife of more than 15 years
• The iconic left back has moved into Real Madrid's training ground amid a battle for his fortune
• He spent 11 years at the Santiago Bernabeu between 1996 and 2007, and remains a club ambassador

Real Madrid icon Roberto Carlos is reportedly staying at the club's training ground after ending his marriage of over 15 years.

The 51-year-old married Mariana Lucon in June 2009, and the couple share two daughters, Manuela and Mariana.

According to Estadio Deportivo, the pair have now gone their separate ways.

A multi-million dollar divorce battle

The Spanish outlet reports that the divorce settlement is likely to be complex, given Carlos’ staggering fortune, estimated at €160m (£133m), per beIN Sports.

Lucon is reportedly staying at their main residence, while Carlos’ in-laws occupy his second property.

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This has led the former Brazilian full-back to temporarily move into Real Madrid’s training ground in Valdebebas.

Carlos, who spent 11 years at Madrid from 1996 to 2007, won four La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies during his illustrious career.

Widely considered one of the greatest full-backs in football history, the ex-Inter Milan defender played alongside legendary 'Galacticos' like David Beckham, Ronaldo, and Luis Figo at Real Madrid.

Now back in Madrid as a club ambassador, he is focusing on resolving his personal matters.

It’s unclear how long Carlos, now a Real Madrid club ambassador, will continue residing at Los Blancos' training ground or how the divorce settlement will unfold.

Roberto Carlos: 11 children from seven different women

Roberto Carlos, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, made headlines a decade ago when he revealed in an interview that he has 11 children with seven different women.

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His admission went viral on social media as he stated via Goal:

"Now I live with Manuela and I have several around. I have 7 in Brazil. I have one in Mexico, I have one in Hungary who lives in Alicante and the others live in Brazil."

Three of his children are from his first marriage to Alexandra Pinheiro.

The legacy of Roberto Carlos

Carlos, one of the greatest Brazilian defenders, played for Real Madrid from 1996 to 2007.

Known for his speed, powerful shots, and tenacious defending, he was a key figure in the Galáctico era.

His legacy includes that spectacular freekick against France and his iconic assist to Zinedine Zidane in the 2002 Champions League final, a moment considered one of the greatest in the tournament's history.

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Roberto Carlos began his career in Brazil as a forward but transitioned to left-back, where he spent most of his career. He joined Real Madrid from Inter Milan in 1996.

With 584 appearances, he holds the record for the most games played by a foreigner for Real Madrid and won 13 trophies, scoring 71 goals.

Source: YEN.com.gh