The Brazilian was frank about his previous problems with addiction during an interview, stating that he almost lost his life after a heavy drinking session before recovering.
Former Real Madrid fullback Cicinho has revealed how he was warned he was putting his life in danger due to excessive drinking.
The 36-year-old, who most recently played for Turkish club Sivasspor, was part of Madrid's Liga title-winning side of 2006-07 before he joined Roma, but his career tailed off after an initially promising spell in the Italian capital.
Unsuccessful loan deals with Sao Paulo and Villarreal followed before he spent a year back in Brazil with Sport Recife, prior to his move to Turkey.