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Ex-Liverpool winger Mark Gonzalez recovering in hospital and responding to treatment after a heart attack aged 36... with his wife Maura Rivera saying the Chilean is getting a 'little better' in emotional Instagram post

Former Liverpool winger Mark Gonzalez is recovering after a heart attack at the age of 36.

The Chilean winger, who also played for Real Sociedad, Real Betis and CSKA Moscow in Europe, is in hospital after falling ill and is responding to treatment.

Gonzalez's wife, Chilean TV personality Maura Rivera, announced the news on Instagram and admitted the scare it has given her over the last few days.

Gonzalez's wife, Maura Rivera (right), announced the news in an emotional Instagram post

Rivera wrote: 'The love of my life, my soul mate, what a shock you have given me. The past few nights have been terrible.