Everton Ribeiro receives support after revealing thyroid cancer diagnosis

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·7 de octubre de 2025

Everton Ribeiro receives support after revealing thyroid cancer diagnosis

The midfielder Everton Ribeiro, from Bahia, received a wave of solidarity on social media after announcing that he underwent a surgery to treat thyroid cancer. The player revealed the diagnosis about a month ago and stated that the procedure was successful, and he is now in recovery.

Various clubs and entities related to football expressed support and affection for the athlete, who has a career marked by professionalism and important achievements in Brazilian football.

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Flamengo recalls the faith of the former number 7

The Flamengo, where Everton Ribeiro played between 2017 and 2023 and lived the most victorious years of his career, with the conquest of two Libertadores, made an emotional tribute:

"Everton, today red and black are not the colors you defend, but know that they will always accompany and protect you, 'like the mantle of Our Lady', as you once declared. Flamengo and the Nation wish you a lot of strength and a speedy recovery, Miteiro."

Corinthians recalls the origins

Formed in the youth categories of Corinthians, the club from São Paulo also sent a message of support to the former Timão player:

"The Sport Club Corinthians Paulista wishes Everton Ribeiro a speedy recovery. Formed in Timão, the midfielder underwent surgery to remove thyroid cancer this Monday. We wish you a good recovery and good treatment, Everton!"

Coritiba and Brazilian National Team: solidarity

The Coritiba, where Everton took his first professional steps, highlighted the affection of the coxa-branca fans:

"Coritiba wishes all the strength in the world to you, Everton Ribeiro! We are in prayer and cheering for your recovery. You have made many people smile with the Coxa-Branca shirt, and now it's our turn to support you!"

The Brazilian National Team, for which the midfielder played the 2022 Qatar World Cup, also paid tribute:

"All the strength and positive energy to you, Everton Ribeiro, in your recovery. Thank you for always honoring the shirt of the Brazilian National Team. We are together in this cheer for your soon return to the fields!"

More support

The official profile of the Copa Libertadores, a competition that Everton Ribeiro won in 2019 and 2022, wished strength to the former red-black captain: