Miguel van Damme

2022 - 3 - 29

Miguel Van Damme: Belgian footballer dies at 28 - CNN (CNN)

Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme has died from leukemia, leaving behind his wife and young daughter, his club Cercle Brugge said Tuesday.

"Our dearest darling, daddy left for his last match last night, a match that can no longer be won. Today is an extremely difficult day in the almost 123-year history of Cercle Brugge," it added, sending condolences to the goalkeeper's wife Kyana, daughter Camille, as well as his parents, sister, friends and family. A source of inspiration for everyone who fights.

Miguel van Damme: Belgian footballer dies aged 28 after losing ... (Sky Sports)

Belgian goalkeeper Miguel van Damme was first diagnosed with leukaemia over five years ago; He was a member of Belgian top-flight club Cercle Brugge, ...

"You fought like a lion. Forever in our green-black heart, #16." A source of inspiration for everyone who fights.

Belgian footballer Miguel van Damme dies aged 28 after long battle ... (Eurosport.com)

Belgian footballer Miguel van Damme has died aged 28 after a lengthy battle with leukaemia. Van Damme's club, Cercle Brugge, announced the news on Tuesday.

"You fought like a lion. A source of inspiration for everyone who fights. You are an example of positivism, persistence and fighting spirit.

Belgian goalkeeper Miguel van Damme dies of leukaemia aged 28 (The Irish Times)

Cercle Brugge pay tribute to player first diagnosed with disease in 2016.

“Today is an extremely difficult day in the almost 123-year history of Cercle Brugge. Van Damme was diagnosed with leukaemia during a routine medical check-up in 2016. Cercle Brugge goalkeeper Miguel van Damme in action in 2019.

Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme tragically passes away aged 28 (Daily Mail)

Van Damme was first diagnosed with the disease during a medical check-up ahead of the 2016-17 season, and bravely fought against the illness for over five ...

Sporza, a publication in Belgium, have claimed that Van Damme was informed that his cancer was incurable two days after he discovered he would be a father. An example for many. We are so thankful for who you were. Van Damme's blood cancer returned for a third time in September 2020, and was incurable After the blood cancer returned twice, Van Damme sadly told supporters in September 2020 that it had returned for a third time, and would be incurable. - But after his blood cancer returned for a third time, he was told it was incurable

Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme dies aged 28 (ThePrint)

Van Damme was diagnosed with leukemia in 2016 and underwent several courses of treatment for cancer over five years. He successfully saw off infection on two ...

A source of inspiration for everyone who fights. Today is an extremely difficult day in the almost 123-year history of Cercle Brugge,” it added, sending condolences to the goalkeeper’s wife Kyana, daughter Camille, as well as his parents, sister, friends and family.” “Miguel, your perseverance and strength to go for it again and again, setback after setback, was admirable.