Narrator Luis Roberto was diagnosed with a neoplasm in the cervical region and will be away from sports broadcasts for medical treatment. As a result, he will not participate in coverage between June and July. The information was released on Tuesday (April 7, 2026).
In , the professional stated that the condition is being monitored and that he has started preparations to define the treatment. “After the scare, everything is under control. I have at my side the best science has to offer: the best doctors and hospitals. I have a loving family by my side. In almost 40 years at Globo, I learned that this house never abandons its people. I am fully supported by our entire team”these.
Elsewhere, he spoke about his absence from the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada: “Being away for this period that includes the World Cup is a huge challenge, but the biggest challenge of all is winning this stage. That’s my focus. With faith in God and science, I’ll soon be back to normal life”.
Neoplasia is characterized by the abnormal growth of cells, which can form tumors. In the case of the narrator, the diagnosis was identified in routine exams and is still in the final phase of clinical evaluation to define the medical approach.
Luis Roberto had recently been active in broadcasts. At the end of March, against France and Croatia. He also participated in the coverage of Flamengo x Santos, in the Brazilian Championship, last weekend.
Professional colleagues and sports outlets posted messages of support on social media. Narrator Everaldo Marques wrote: “The best quality professional and an even more special human being. He will be back soon, even stronger”.
Already Galvão Bueno that Luis Roberto will have another great victory: “I will be here, always by your side!! Alongside a great human being, a great professional and a dearest friend!! I love you.”
The commentator Caio Ribeiro these: “I’m sure you’ll get out of this quickly and we’ll be together again.”
The former player Denilson also if: “Turn around and be 100% soon because I want to play with you in many national team games. You are special!!!! Always keep that spirit and energy that we will already be TOGETHER… you know whommmm.”
Among the vehicles, the CazéTV : “Without a doubt, he will be greatly missed at the World Cup.” A ESPN Brazil “great and quick recovery”.
Other professionals from Grupo Globo also spoke out. The narrator Luiz Carlos Junior : “Everything will be fine. My friendship, my affection and my prayers are with you.”
Now the commentator Ana Thaís Matos : “More than one of the best colleagues at work, Luis is that guy that all of us – the open TV football audience – are rooting for to see in the position he is in: our titular narrator. So, just take a break and now we will be together alongside the labrador of football narrators and one of the best people this profession has offered us”, he wrote.
