Real Madrid’s Ex-defender, Carlos Suffers Stroke
Carlos Secretario has reportedly suffered a stroke and is in intensive care
Joy Kalu 
Former Real Madrid defender, Carlos Secretario is in intensive care after suffering a stroke.
He is being assessed in hospital after his health scare, O Jogo reports.
The 52-year-old spent the 1996-97 season at Real Madrid and the Los Blancos sent him a message of support on Twitter on Sunday night.
“Real Madrid C.F., its president, and its Board of Directors wish to send a message of support and all of our affection to former Real Madrid player Carlos Secretário.
"We wish him a speedy recovery. Stay strong,” Real Madrid wrote.
Carlos also had two separate spells at Porto during his 17-year playing career.
Secretario played the majority of his career in his homeland of Portugal and earned 35 international caps for his country.
He represented Portugal at two European Championships, helping the side to a third-place finish at Euro 2000.
He has also had a lengthy career in management, with his most recent job coming when he managed the French side US Creteil-Lusitanos between 2018 and 2020.
