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Former Liverpool defender Enrique given all-clear from cancer

Liverpool - Former Liverpool and Newcastle defender Jose Enrique has been given the all-clear by doctors after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. 

Enrique said in June 2018 that he had undergone an operation to remove the tumour and he has since been going through a series of radiotherapy sessions. 

"Hello guys, I just have some wonderful news today," Enrique said on Tuesday, in a video message posted on Instagram.

"I just got back the report from the MRI I had just a week and a half ago. 

"I just wanted to let you know, because the support from all of you has been amazing, that it's all clear, all perfect." 

He added: "I can look forward now, not back anymore and just keep fighting. So it's all clear and perfect. Thank you, guys." 

The 33-year-old, who spent nine years in England playing for Liverpool and Newcastle, was told he could lose his sight as a result of the tumour. 

Enrique retired in 2017 after an injury-hit season with Real Zaragoza and had begun working as a football agent.

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