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      Ex-Premier League star Erik Pieters’ wife reveals she has breast cancer in heartbreaking Instagram post

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      NERMINA PIETERS has bravely revealed she’s currently battling breast cancer.The 33-year-old wife of former Burnley and Netherlands defender Erik made the heartbreaking admission in a touching social media post earlier this week.
      Nermina Pieters has revealed she’s battling breast cancerCredit: Instagram @nerminapietersmekic
      Nermina is the wife of former Burnley and Netherlands defender ErikCredit: Getty
      Nermina made the heartbreaking admission on Instagram
      Nermina – a former showjumper – bravely wrote on Instagram: “And just like that my life changed forever.
      “A few months ago I felt a lump in my left breast and I decided to see a GP who didn’t seem overly concerned.
      “After some convincing from my mum, I decided to investigate it further as the lump was getting sore and growing.
      “I’m so grateful that I did because on the July 10th I got diagnosed with an early-stage aggressive breast cancer.
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      “I will never be able to describe how I felt that day and the days after that.
      “My heart was broken, I was scared and I had so many questions.. I’m healthy and fit so how is this possible for someone of my age?
      “But one question scared me the most and it makes me upset even writing it down – ‘Will I see my little princess grow up?’
      “My days were filled with hospital appointments every day and there were so many decisions to be made. I had to make some of the hardest decisions in my life.”
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      Nermina was left devastated by her early diagnosisCredit: INSTAGRAM@NERMINAPIETERSMEKIC
      Nermina is getting through the harrowing and life-changing ordeal thanks to the support of her loved ones – in particular husband Erik.
      She said: “I’m in very good hands and I’m positive and I am forever grateful for my husband, our families and my friends who have been with me the last weeks.
      “And who kept me going and made me feel so very loved.
      “Whenever I look into my little girl’s eyes I know I have to be strong and that I will do anything and everything to get through this.”
      Nermina hopes publicly opening up about her breast cancer battle will encourage other women to get themselves checked out.
      The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star said: “I didn’t know if and how to share this with the world but I do know that I want to bring awareness to young woman like me.
      “Always listen to your gut feeling and for anyone going through this right now – I’m sending you love and strength.”
      Nermina received scores of messages of support from her near 80,000 followers, with one saying: “Healing energy from me. You shine bright. You can fight it .”
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      Another said: “My heart thoughts love everything is with you angel beautiful girl I’m so sorry.”
      And another said: “So sorry to hear this, Nermina, you are strong and beautiful and powerful…you will get through this storm just fine.”
      Nermina has been getting through the brave battle thanks to help of husband ErikCredit: INSTAGRAM@NERMINAPIETERSMEKIC More

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      Football club secretly change badge to include optical illusion for brilliant reason – can you spot it?

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      AN ARGENTINE football club secretly changed their badge for a brilliant reason.But only the most eagle-eyed fans spotted the minor tweak.
      Racing Club manager Juan Ramon Fleita fronted the video campaignCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      Racing Club have subtly changed their badge to include the lumpCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      Racing Club launched a superb campaign to raise awareness about testicular cancer.
      In recent weeks, the Buenos Aires team have made subtle adjustments to their emblem – a light blue shield with three white vertical stripes with the word ‘RACING’ in white.
      They have added a small lump to the bottom of the right stripe, gradually making it bigger over the past month.
      Many supporters did not even notice the change – just as many men will not realise when testicular cancer starts to develop.
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      The football club – who face Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals – released an emotional video on Wednesday to confirm the bulge was not an error or an optical illusion but instead a deliberate act.
      The clip, posted on Twitter, was captioned “What happened to our shield?” and racked up more than one million views within 16 hours of going live.
      The video says: “Testicular cancer can develop in four weeks. That’s why we made a campaign that lasted four weeks.
      “There is nothing more sacred than our shield… And nothing more important than taking care of ourselves.”
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      Argentine manager Juan Ramon Fleita adds: “What happened to our shield can happen to your body.
      “Therefore, together with FUCA [Argentine cancer research charity] we have been altering the Racing badge for four weeks to raise awareness of what is happening with many tumours.
      “Although for weeks no one noticed, in the last few days some saw it.
      “They worried and they told us to do something and it’s not okay to let it go.
      “Early detection of testicular cancer saves lives.”
      The video also encourages fans to check out the testicular cancer charity website and take a check.
      What is testicular cancer?
      TESTICULAR cancer is the most common form of cancer in young men.
      Testicular cancer is normally characterised by a lump or swelling on one of your testicles, the male sex organs which produce sperm and testosterone.
      Bucking the trend, testicle tumours are more likely to strike blokes aged 15-49 than those over 50.
      In the UK, around 2,300 men are diagnosed each year.
      This equates to just one per cent of all male cancer, although cases of testicular cancer have DOUBLED since the mid-70s.
      The most common sign is a lump or swelling on one of your testicles, which is normally about the size of a pea.
      Not all testicular lumps are cancerous, while only four per cent of scrotal lumps are, but you should still always get your GP to take a look.

      The disease generally affects men aged between 15 and 49 and is one of the rarer forms of cancer with around 2,300 males diagnosed each year in the UK.
      Men can go to the Cancer Research UK or NHS websites for more information and support.
      Fans flooded to social media to praise Racing Club for the incredible gesture.
      One said: “That is really great! I am glad to see the club is using their platform to raise awareness for such an important cause and hope more clubs follow their example!”
      Another wrote: “That’s a really smart way to spread awareness for this horrible disease.”
      A third added: “This is a very clever idea… Catch stuff before they become too noticeable and you’ll have better chances of a positive and quick recovery! Guys, be careful!”
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      And a final user wisely commented: “Some balls are more important than football.”
      Borussia Dortmund star Sebastien Haller and ex-Arsenal and Wales striker John Hartson are among the high-profile footballers to be diagnosed with testicular cancer.
      Some fans did not notice the subtle but significant differenceCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      The video was filmed inside the club’s iconic stadiumCredit: Twitter @RacingClub
      The Argentine club are in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finalsCredit: Getty More

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      Student, 20, given £5k by Man City star Jack Grealish dies of leukaemia after getting just weeks to live

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      A STUDENT who was given £5,000 by Manchester City star Jack Grealish has died of leukaemia.Dylan Lamb thought he’d pulled a muscle and went to the doctor with back pain earlier this year.
      Dylan Lamb, pictured with his girlfriend Phoebe Cole, has died of leukaemiaCredit: Facebook
      The 20-year-old was given £5,000 by Manchester City star Jack GrealishCredit: Getty
      The 20-year-old was then diagnosed with Precursor T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.
      Dylan, from Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, died at home surrounded by his family on Saturday evening.
      A post on social media read: “He went in his sleep with his family by his side, having said his goodbyes to all of his friends the day before and he was still full of laughs and jokes.”
      Dylan’s friends continued: “I cannot put into words the love that us lads and Dylan’s family have felt through this difficult time.
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      “We cannot thank everyone enough for the continued support and love.
      “I hope we have done you proud bro and I hope you know that we will always love you.”
      A GoFundMe page was set up to raise funds for Dylan to head to America for life-saving treatment.
      It has so far raised more than £170,000, while his friends took on the Three Peaks Challenge.
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      England and Manchester City ace Jack Grealish chipped in after hearing about the Liverpool University student’s plight.
      The 27-year-old star shared the page link on Instagram in July with a broken heart and crying emoji.
      He posted: “Please have a read.”
      Discussing Dylan’s cancer battle, his girlfriend Phoebe Cole said: “It got progressively worse, he lost his appetite and was being sick.
      “His mum took him to A&E in unbearable pain and a blood test showed his white blood cells were through the roof.
      “It all happened so fast, he was diagnosed with Precursor T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and then three days later he was having chemotherapy.”
      Dylan thought he’d pulled a muscle and went to the doctor with back painCredit: Facebook
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      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal told love rival ‘I’ll slit your throat’ and ‘I hope you die of cancer’ in vicious rant

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      AMIR KHAN’s wife Faryal Makhdoom launched into a furious rant at a new love rival linked to her love-rat husband, saying she hoped she would “die of cancer”.The reality star also said she would slit her throat during a screaming telephone conversation with the unnamed woman, who former world ­boxing ­champion Amir met in Dubai.
      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom launched into a furious rant at a love rival linked to her husbandCredit: Getty
      Faryal Makhdoom, 32, said she hoped the woman would ‘die of cancer’ during a screaming telephone conversationCredit: INSTAGRAM/FARYAL
      In an audio recording heard by The Sun, Faryal, 32, vents: “If you ever contact Amir again, I will slit your f****** throat.
      “You should be scared of me, b*tch, you should be scared of me.”
      She added: “I hope one day you die with cancer, b*tch, okay?
      “Now go hang up. F*** off now. Dumb b*tch.”
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      Influencer Faryal, who shares three children with the former Team GB star, also boasted about how she is “the biggest Asian” and claimed people are keen to imitate her.
      Faryal ranted: “I’m the biggest Asian, alright, and girls like you look up to me.”
      “And you sleep with married men — b*tch.
      “Have you seen the state of you? You think you look like me? B*tch, you wish you looked like me.”
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      While the remarks were not intended as a genuine threat, it’s not the first time Faryal has ranted at another woman targeted by Amir’s flirting.
      Last week, former BBC presenter Suzi Mann revealed that Faryal had sent her “vile and abusive” messages after receiving inappropriate texts from Amir, 36, after a music concert in 2016.
      Ms Mann said: “It was apparent she had gotten hold of his phone and seen all the messages he had been sending me.
      “She then proceeded to message me pretending to be him — which was immediately obvious because she appeared to have, at the time, a few more brain cells than him.”
      Faryal’s latest rant, which has been circulated on TikTok, comes as Amir desperately tries to patch up their troubled ten-year marriage.
      Last month, it was revealed the couple were living apart, basing themselves between their homes in Dubai and the UK, after Amir was caught sexting bridal model and influencer Sumaira, 25.
      He bought his wife a £130,000 ­Mercedes in a bid to win her over, plus posted clips of a family cinema trip, with a camera crew, in an attempt to prove a reconciliation had taken place.
      The Sun revealed last week that the pair were trying to work out their marital problems.
      In an audio recording heard by The Sun, Faryal vents: ‘If you ever contact Amir again, I will slit your f** **** throat’Credit: Reuters
      It comes as Amir tries to patch up their troubled ten-year marriageCredit: Ian Whittaker More

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      David Brooks reveals he has not spoken to Bournemouth boss about cancer battle and doesn’t want to be picked on sympathy

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      DAVID BROOKS made an emotional Premier League return following his battle with cancer last season – but now the Bournemouth man feels ready to kick on for real.The Wales international, 26, was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021 and returned to action in March this year after more than 500 days out.
      David Brooks returned to the pitch last season after overcoming cancerCredit: Rex
      Having been used sparingly by the Cherries towards the end of the last campaign, Brooks has impressed under new boss Andoi Iraola in pre-season, but revealed the two have not even discussed his cancer battle – which is just how he wants it.
      Brooks told SunSport: “We haven’t spoken about it.
      “As bad as it sounds, I’m sure he’ll have a bit of sympathy for the cancer side of it, but he has come in to do a job. I am here to do a job so it is not anything to be discussed.
      “He wants the best XI out there on the first day of the season and I want to be in that XI.
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      “It is not really anything to talk about or be discussed.
      “Would I want a sympathy pick? No, not at all.
      “I’d feel worse him putting me on and I don’t think I’m ready and me playing awful if I thought I wasn’t ready.
      “I’ve been working hard to get into that XI and if I get in there I want it to be on merit.”
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      Bournemouth boss Andoi Iraola has not spoken to him about his cancer battleCredit: Rex
      Brooks has scored twice in three pre-season games so far this summer, grabbing one superb goal during the Cherries’ trip to Marbella and a late winner against Southampton on Tuesday.
      Having cleared the hurdle of a return for Bournemouth and Wales last season, Brooks is now focused on getting back to his game-changing best when West Ham visit on the opening day of the season.
      But the former Sheffield United man knows there is still a long way to go.
      He added: “Towards the end of last season I was just trying to get back and be involved in whatever kind of minutes I could but this season is different.
      “I was just desperate to get back in a Bournemouth shirt and a Wales shirt.
      “Now that is ticked off I am trying to get myself back in that starting XI and showing everyone what I can do.
      “I wouldn’t say back to normal. I haven’t played over 60 minutes in near enough three years, it is not like I’m thinking I’ll be playing 90 minutes against West Ham.”
      New boss Iraola is working to implement a new high-octane style of football on the south coast, and while his training has been demanding it is something Brooks is relishing.
      He said: “It is different.
      “Every gaffer I’ve had has been English based. It is a different regime and style of getting fit but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.
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      “There is a lot of work with the ball.
      “There are triple sessions but it’s not going out and running around poles in a field so it’s enjoyable.” More

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      I suffered bone aches and mouth ulcers through cancer but beat it – now I’ve made history at Women’s World Cup

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      NEW ZEALAND and Brighton defender Rebekah Stott has bravely spoken out about her cancer diagnosis and how it inspired her World Cup dream.The 30-year-old, who played in today’s opening game of the World Cup, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March 2021, just a few months after joining Brighton in the Women’s Super League.
      Stott made history with New Zealand on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      The defender is a key member of the New Zealand squadCredit: Getty
      Stott kept fans updated on her progress through her blogCredit: INSTAGRAM @beatitbystotty
      But just five months later, following several rounds of gruelling treatment, she entered complete remission.
      In an episode of the Discovery+ documentary, ‘World at Their Feet’, Stott opened up about her diagnosis and her incredible journey back into football.
      “Obviously, I came to Brighton all excited and ready to go,” she said.
      “I had a little bit of a lump on my neck. It kept growing and getting bigger and bigger. I had surgery, I had a needle biopsy.
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      “Finally, after about three or four months, we got the diagnosis that I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
      “‘Why did this happen to me?’, has definitely gone through my head a lot, but I know that I will never know the answer to that.
      “‘Yes, this sucks, but I have a good prognosis. In a c**p situation, I am lucky’.
      “It was all quite rushed. I was straight in for my first day of chemo. The first cycle was bad. I was throwing up everywhere.
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      “And then bone aches, headaches, dizziness, mouth ulcers, they were probably one of the worst because you were trying to eat, and it would just be impossible.”
      Despite the difficult circumstances she endured, Stott remained upbeat as she kept fans updated through social media and her blog, ‘Beat It by Stotty’.
      The defender also remained determined to return to football and used that, along with family and friends, to inspire her through months of treatment.
      She added: “My family was great. My friends were really there for me. I had a lot of people looking after me.
      “The thought of getting back to football when I finished my cancer treatment was always there and that was always my goal, to get back on the field, so that was a huge motivation for me.”
      In July 2021, just a matter of months after being diagnosed, the New Zealand star announced that she was in complete remission.
      In a blog post, she wrote: “This is the blog I’ve been hanging out to write, I’m officially in COMPLETE REMISSION. It’s surreal and I’m still not quite sure how to describe the feeling, but I’m filled with so much happiness and I’m so appreciative to everyone who has helped me along the way.”
      Within just a few months of entering remission, Stott re-joined Melbourne City before signing a two-year deal with Brighton in 2022.
      And her World Cup dream came true last month when she was named in Jitka Klimkova’s 23-woman New Zealand squad.
      Stott made history with New Zealand on the opening day of the tournament this week, helping the country to it’s first-ever World Cup win.
      The Football Ferns earned a shock 1-0 win over Norway, who are ranked 12th in the world by FIFA.
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      Hannah Wilkinson broke the deadlock just after half time following an excellent passage of team play.
      Ria Percival had the opportunity to double New Zealand’s lead late in the game, but her penalty rattled the crossbar.
      New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 in the opening game of the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea star Ann-Katrin Berger beat cancer twice – now she’s heading to the World Cup and could face her Lioness partner

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      NOT many players can say that they’ve represented their country at a World Cup.Even fewer can say that they’ve done so off the back of a double-winning season.
      Ann-Katrin Berger is at the World Cup with GermanyCredit: Getty
      The goalkeeper was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year during Euro 2022Credit: Getty
      She returned to the Chelsea squad in SeptemberCredit: Getty
      But only one will be able to say that they’ve done all of the above after beating cancer… twice.
      Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger has enjoyed some of the highest of highs throughout her playing career, but she has also had to endure some terrible lows.
      In November 2017, just over one year into her spell with Birmingham City, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
      Despite her devastating diagnosis, Berger was determined to continue playing football.
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      She even earned a spot in the PFA Team of the Year at the end of the 2017-18 campaign, just two months after recovering.
      And the following year, she made a huge move to Women’s Super League giants Chelsea.
      Career-wise, the 32-year-old is at the top of her game, having won four WSL titles, three FA Cups and two Continental Cups with the Blues.
      Berger’s incredible form saw her earn a place in Germany’s Euro 2022 squad last summer, but her immense joy – after being called up for her first major tournament – was marred when she found out that her cancer had returned following four years in remission.
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      She has since recovered and helped Chelsea to the WSL title and another FA Cup winCredit: Getty
      Berger received support from her international teammates last SeptemberCredit: Getty
      The goalkeeper told Sky Sports in November: “It had actually started at the beginning of July.
      “We came [together] with the German national team [for the Euros] on July 3 and my yearly appointment was on July 5.
      “It was a little bit of a weird feeling because it was the last one of the normal appointments, but then the blood samples came back negative in thyroid cancer language.
      “Whilst the Euros were still ongoing, I had to do some other tests and the next step after the blood test. Most of the time, it was ultrasounds so they’re checking any lymph nodes or unusual things and that was one week after.
      “After that, I started to wonder what was going on because sometimes, the bloods can go up and down, that’s a normal thing, especially with athletes when hormones and everything are different.
      “But then after the ultrasound, they called me again and I had to go in and they took a biopsy as well. Then I was like ‘Ok, something bad is going on’, but I still wanted to carry on with football.
      “At that point, we’d finished the group stages and I wanted to keep it to myself. Obviously close ones, my family and everything, they started to know something was wrong but at that time, my team didn’t know because they had to focus on the Euros.
      “I know how to deal with it because I’ve been there before so that’s why I started to keep it to myself. The doctors gave me the all-clear to train as normal and said there wouldn’t be any problems.”
      Berger waited until the latter stages of Euro 2022 to inform her international teammates of her diagnosis, simply because she wanted to enjoy the tournament as much as possible.
      She added: “It was a difficult moment, but I kept it a little bit more quiet. I wanted to enjoy the Euros for myself because that kept me going – it actually was just nice to do something and not feel sorry for yourself.”
      In August, Berger announced to the world that her cancer had returned.
      In a statement on social media, she wrote: “I wanted to update fans directly that unfortunately, after four years of living cancer-free, there has been a recurrence detected in my thyroid.”
      Despite the devastating setback, she remarkably returned to action just over a month later, featuring in Chelsea’s WSL clash against Manchester City.
      And in March she was hailed as a hero after saving two penalties which subsequently sent the Blues through to the Champions League semi-final.
      Four months on from that electric evening at Stamford Bridge, Berger is now in Australia and New Zealand for her first World Cup.
      The goalkeeper has already lifted the WSL trophy and the FA Cup this year, but now she has her sights firmly set on arguably the biggest accolade in football.
      The goalkeeper is dating England defender Jess CarterCredit: Getty
      Carter is in the England squad for the World CupCredit: Getty
      However, in order to win the World Cup, Berger and her Germany teammates will have to get past European champions England.
      And that means the goalkeeper will have to better her girlfriend, and Chelsea teammate, Jess Carter.
      The couple started dating in 2017 and they now live together in London.
      But while they represent two different nations, there is little-to-no rivalry between them.
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      In an interview with The Guardian last year, Carter said: “There wasn’t really any direct competition [during the Euros] because we are both really chilled people.”
      Germany kick off their World Cup campaign against Morocco on July 24, while England face Haiti on July 22nd.
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      Wrexham star Ben Tozer’s heartbreak as dad dies after brain operation following cancer battle

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      WREXHAM defender Ben Tozer has revealed the heartbreaking news that his father has died following a brain operation.The 33-year-old defender confirmed on social media that his dad found out on Saturday he had leukaemia.
      Ben Tozer confirmed the tragic news on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      He underwent a brain operation the following day, but on Monday he tragically passed away.
      Tozer said: “On Saturday, I was told my Dad has Leukaemia but it’s treatable.
      “On Sunday night, he required a brain operation, which went positively, then last night the unthinkable happened. 💔
      “Sadly, all of this happened because he had left it too late.
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      “Unknowingly, he was masking the fact he was [in] complete agony.
      “‘Go and get checked’ we regularly said.
      “He was just too scared of what it could be.
      “Thank you, Dad. Our last words together will live with me forever.
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      “I love you. I hope we have all done you proud.”
      Responding to Tozer’s statement, Wrexham said: “So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you and your family. ❤️”
      And Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds added: “Gut wrenching. Sending so much love to the Tozer family.”
      Fans of the club also offered messages of condolence for the centre-back.
      One said: “So sad for Ben and his family. At the same time I admire him sharing and thinking of others.
      “Men in particular can avoid going to a GP and hopefully this will make someone think differently.”
      Another added: “Condolences on your loss Ben 💔.”
      A third replied: “I’ve been there and it ain’t easy. Sending a bunch of love your way, gang.”
      And a fourth said: “Awful news, thoughts with Ben and his family ❤️.”
      Wrexham returned to League Two at the end of last season after 15 years in non-league football.
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      Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney have spearheaded the Welsh side’s upturn in fortunes.
      And Wrexham are already favourites to clinch promotion from the fourth tier this season. More