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Stiliyan Petrov Diagnosed With Leukemia: Aston Villa Captain Faces Acute Case Of Illness

Stiliyan Petrov Leukemia Aston Villa

First Posted: 03/30/2012 10:25 am Updated: 03/30/2012 1:34 pm

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa says club captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukemia.

The Premier League club says the 32-year-old Bulgaria midfielder developed a fever following last Saturday's game against Arsenal and underwent tests. The leukemia diagnosis was confirmed Friday.

The club says "we expect to learn more about Stiliyan's situation in due course and we have moved quickly to support him and his family."

The statement adds that Petrov "is cherished by many and he will get from Villa every ounce of love and support that we have to help bring this to a positive conclusion."

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BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa says club captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. The Premier League club says the 32-year-old Bulgaria midfielder devel...
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa says club captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. The Premier League club says the 32-year-old Bulgaria midfielder devel...
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10:54 PM on 03/30/2012
I hope he beats this and recovers quickly
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