Former national team captain and Bayern star Michael Ballack had a tumor near the spinal cord. He was operated on in Hanover.
Hanover - It was probably a shock diagnosis for Michael Ballack (43). The former Bayern player (2002–2006) had a tumor near the spinal cord . During an MRI scan, the doctors discovered the tumor by accident, the image reports . Fortunately, the tumor was discovered in time. Ballack was operated on in a special clinic in Hanover . The tumor could be removed.
Michael Ballack: tumor benign - not cancer
The vice world champion of 2020 was lucky in misfortune. The laboratory examination confirmed that the tumor was benign . So no cancer in the ex-soccer player. The operation took place five weeks ago. Ballack is recovering from the operation in Portugal. There he also follows the Champions League games. Opposite the picture he said:“It's all good again.” The former Bayern player feels fully restored and, according to his own statements, can also play sports again. (md)
