Manuel Neuer comes out and says he has skin cancer.
The German goalkeeper had to intervene several times.
– The 36-year-old said on social media that it was facial melanoma that required three operations.
Manuel Neuer At Bayern Munich he kept his cancer a secret, but chose to reveal this two weeks before the World Cup.
Regarding the fact that he’s now launching a sunscreen with tennis player Angelique Kerber, he reveals what he’s been through.
– We have a history of dermatology, for me it was melanoma of the face that required three surgeries, says Manuel Neuer.
surrounded by rumors
Speculation about a possible illness began in December 2021 when he played with a visible patch on his face and now has a visible scar on his face.
When it comes to sun protection, we’ve focused on maximum protection. Since we train outdoors all the time and also like to spend our free time in nature, it’s important for us to create a modern sunscreen, says Manuel Neuer.
Toilet is not in danger
Germany plays their opening World Cup match against Japan on November 23, and there should be no danger of Manuel Neuer being involved.
He played nine games this season for Bayern Munich, missing the rest with a shoulder injury.
Manuel Neuer has played for Bayern Munich since the summer of 2011 and won the Champions League and the German League.
He became the world champion in 2014 and played a total of 113 international matches for Germany.