Former Brazilian national team coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is discharged after 80 days in hospital
Quick Look
- Carlos Alberto Parreira, former coach of the Brazilian Football Team, was discharged this Saturday (5) after 80 days admitted to Hospital Samaritano Barra, in Rio de Janeiro, to treat lung inflammation.
- He will undergo home and outpatient monitoring.
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Why It Matters
Carlos Alberto Parreira, aged 83, was hospitalized 80 days ago to treat lung inflammation. In 2023, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and, since 2025, he has been under permanent medical monitoring.
The former coach of the Brazilian Football Team Carlos Alberto Parreira, 83 years old, was medically discharged this Saturday (5), after spending 80 days at Hospital Samaritano Barra, from Rede Américas, in Rio de Janeiro. He was admitted to treat lung inflammation.
According to the hospital, Parreira will continue to undergo home and outpatient monitoring to monitor his general health status. During the hospitalization period, the former technician was accompanied by the team of pulmonologist Arthur Vianna and multidisciplinary professionals from the unit.
In 2023, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma – a type of cancer that affects the body's defense system. Since 2025, he continues with permanent medical monitoring.
Trajectory
A physical education teacher, trained by the Army, Parreira is one of the most successful names in the history of Brazilian football. Parreira was the national team's physical trainer in their third world championship in 1970 and coach of Brazil when they won their fourth title in 1994.
He also led the team in the 1986 and 2006 World Cups and was technical coordinator in 2014. With the national team, he also won the 2004 Copa América and the 2005 Confederations Cup.
Open Questions
- What is the long-term health prognosis for Carlos Alberto Parreira after discharge?
- Will he need new treatments related to his Hodgkin lymphoma?
