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Former professional Bruno Rodriguez (middle), here in the FC Metz jersey
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JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP
Former French striker Bruno Rodriguez has had his right leg amputated.
Due to constant pain as a result of his football career, the 49-year-old decided to take the step, said the players' union UNFP.
His former club Paris Saint-Germain sent a message of support to the ex-player and his family.
"The club gives you all its strength and hopes to welcome you to the Parc des Princes as soon as possible."
The pain was diagnosed as an unusual consequence of numerous bruises in his footballing career.
Despite multiple surgeries over the past five years, the amputation had become unavoidable.
Besides Paris, Rodriguez had also played in Metz, Bastia, Ajaccio and Strasbourg.
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