BRAZIL legend Lucio was rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care after suffering burns to various parts of his body.

The former Inter Milan defender is being treated at a hospital in Brasilia following the incident which occurred on Thursday.

Brazilian soccer player running on the field.Lucio was rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care after suffering burns

In a statement, the facility said 47-year-old Lucio was “stable, conscious, and under constant observation.”;;

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , Lucio suffered the burns in a domestic accident at home.

But extent and cause of his injuries have not been disclosed.

Lucio is best known for being a staple in Brazil’s defence from 2000-2001 – helping them win the World Cup in 2002.

He made 105 international caps over the 11 years – scoring four goals.

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