Former Italy and Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta, a member of the 2006 World Cup-winning squad, has undergone an unusual surgical procedure, according to a report published on October 31, 2026.
Details of the surgery have not been disclosed, and the player's current condition remains unclear. Zambrotta, who also played for Juventus and AC Milan during his career, has largely stayed out of the public eye since retiring from professional football.
