He is the new star Real Madrid. He was the goal yesterday in extra time against Villarreal that gave the white team a pass to ‘Final Four’ of the Queen’s Cup by winning 1-2 thanks to his goal in the 100th minute to seal the game. However, few people know that behind this Colombian pearl there is a story of overcoming worthy of a true heroine.
And because not everything was easy Linda Caicedo. As the press in her country explained, three years ago, when she was only about 15 years old, she overcame ovarian cancer with one of the bitterest drinks of her life.
At age 15, a diagnosis of ovarian cancer changed her outlook on life. Linda Caicedhey your family It should be noted that this type of cancer is the second most deadly for women in Colombia, with 46% of cases, as indicated by statistics.
It was a very difficult time that the Colombian had to overcome and now that he is establishing himself as a star of European and world soccer, he is being remembered by different media.
Year 2020 when very young Nice he was diagnosed with cancer. Since then, he has always been surrounded by his parents, Mauro and Erlinda, like Maria, his older sister. The discovery of cancer coincided with the start of the covid-19 pandemic. The player began to complain of stomach pain and, after conducting several tests, the disease was detected. The soccer player had to undergo a complex operation and a long treatment, including chemotherapy.
The soccer player has always received the support of his teammates Deportivo Cali. With his characteristic strength and courage, the player was able to return to the pitch six months after the diagnosis, on October 20, 2022, and continue to fulfill his dream of becoming a soccer player. A great story of improvement for a player who was destined to become a star and is already leaving his mark at Real Madrid.
It should be remembered Linda Caicedo she was declared the best player in last year’s Copa América and reached the final of the U-17 World Cup, where Colombia lost to Spain, when she was revealed as the great revelation of women’s football.
Source: La Verdad
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