Everton Ribeiro undergoes surgery after cancer diagnosis | OneFootball

Through his social media, Everton Ribeiro announced that he underwent surgery on Monday to treat thyroid cancer. The athlete from Bahia revealed that he received the diagnosis about a month ago and is already recovering after the successful procedure.

"I continue to recover, with faith and with the support of my family and you all. Thank you for every prayer and affection. Having you by my side makes all the difference. I am sure that we will win this battle together," the player posted.

Despite the diagnosis, the 36-year-old midfielder has been playing normally for Bahia. Since September, he has played in eight of the team's nine games, seven of them as a starter.

He even played this Sunday, in Bahia's 1-0 victory over his former club, Flamengo, in the Brazilian Championship.

Neither Everton Ribeiro, nor Bahia have released a forecast for the athlete's recovery and return to the field.

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