Brazil legend Lucio has shared a first photo since suffering burns on 18 per cent of his body during a horrific domestic accident.

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Former defender recovering in hospitalHas been transferred closer to his familyTerrifying incident involving a fireplaceFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

The 47-year-old former defender, who earned 105 caps for his country, is in the process of recovering from a terrifying ordeal. The incident in question occurred on May 17 and involved an eco-friendly fireplace.

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Lucio has been pictured sporting bandages on his head, hands and legs as he receives hospital treatment. A spokesperson for the Brazilian icon has told AFP: “He is recovering well, thank God. But the treatment of burns requires a lot of care.”

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Lucio has been transferred to a medical facility in Porto Alegre, with his family saying in a statement of their own: “The decision to transfer was made for greater comfort, allowing Lucio to be closer to his loved ones.”

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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has said in a message of support to a man that once captained his country with such distinction: “The CBF wishes him a lot of strength in this very difficult time.”