Manuel Neuer reveals he underwent 3 surgeries after skin cancer diagnosis

The 36-year-old captain of Germany and Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer revealed he had skin cancer and underwent skin surgery on his face three times. On Wednesday, he took to Instagram to share the news. Manuel Neuer recently invested with Angelique Kerber in a sun cream. The German goalkeeper explained how investing in sun cream was essential as they spent so much time playing and training outside and spent their time in nature. People place him among the world's best goalkeepers of all time.



Past & Present


Manuel Neuer won the World Cup in 2014 with his home side, Germany and the 6ft 4 keeper has won the Bundesliga with Bayern for each year in the past decade. Neuer also won the Champions League two times. However, this year's World Cup could be Manuel Neuer’s last. The German goalkeeper has a total of 113 caps for his national side. Reports suggest his illness started in December 2021, and Manuel Neuer walked with a face plaster before the Barcelona clash. He still has a scar on his face following the three surgeries. This week we saw him return to train as he wishes to play in the World Cup. The managers must submit the squads by November 13.

FAQs

What did Manuel Neuer reveal on Instagram?
The 36-year-old German and Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer revealed he had skin cancer and underwent skin surgery on his face three times.

Does Manuel Neuer have scars due to skin cancer surgery?
He still has a scar on his face after the surgeries.