Thuram may retire because of heart defect (1 Viewer)

ReBeL

The Jackal
Jan 14, 2005
22,871
#1
I know he made a big mistake when he said those words about Juve when he left after the calciopoli. Anyway, I never hoped he would finish his career in this way:

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A heart defect has prevented veteran French defender Lilian Thuram from signing for Paris St Germain.

The 36-year-old Barcelona defender had been expected to sign a one-year deal with the French First Division side.

He retired from international football after Euro 2008, and says that he has been diagnosed with a heart condition.

"I'm holding this press conference not to announce my signing for PSG but to tell you that doctors have detected a heart defect," said Thuram.

Thuram's brother died of a similar condition and the World Cup winner will undergo further tests and await results before deciding whether to retire from football.

"It seems that it's the same illness that my brother had a few years ago and from which he died on a basketball court," said Thuram.

"It's a total surprise, I didn't see it coming.

"In a month or so I should know whether I can pursue my career or if I have to stop."

Thuram began his career at Monaco in 1990 before moving to Italy in 1996 to play for Parma and Juventus.

He joined Spanish outfit Barcelona in 2006 but has struggled to hold down a regular place at the Nou Camp.

Thuram made 142 appearance for his country, winning the World Cup with them in 1998 and European Championship in 2000.

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Moderator
Nov 26, 2006
47,024
#7
Anyone believe in karma?:D


Seriously though, I'm pleased they spotted the defect. I may not like Thuram, but I wouldn't wish death on him.
 

Cuti

The Real MC
Jul 30, 2006
13,517
#8
Thuram heart defect stuns Juve
Saturday 28 June, 2008

Nobody was more shocked at hearing of Lilian Thuram’s congenital heart defect than Juventus’ medical staff.

The former Bianconeri and Parma defender revealed on Friday that a potentially lethal enlarged heart had been discovered during a routine medical as he prepared to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.

He said that “something” had been noticed when he was a youngster at Monaco, but he had always been cleared to play.

“Juventus never spotted anything,” said chief of medical staff Riccardo Agricola.

“Thuram was always clear to play according to our tests. It is possible the signs of this malformation only manifested themselves after he left Juve.”

The 36-year-old played 192 matches with the Bianconeri from 2001 to 2006 before he was sold to Barcelona.

Thuram also took part in Euro 2008 with France, playing two full games.

The defender confirmed during a Press conference that this heart defect ran in his family and his brother died from it while playing basketball.
 

.zero

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Aug 8, 2006
82,928
#11
no matter what he's said/done i still would never wish anything like that on anyone. he's an accomplished player and one of the best defenders the game has seen. all the best lilian
 

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