Neuer reveals he had skin cancer and was operated three times

Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has made public that he had skin cancer and had to be operated three times as he announced his participation in a cosmetics company with tennis star Angelique Kerber on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old said his own history of cancer was a driving force behind his decision to team up with compatriot and three-time tennis Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber to release a skincare range called “Newkee”.

“We both have a very personal history of skin diseases. In Angelique’s case it’s sun-related hyperpigmentation, and in my case it’s skin cancer on my face, which I’ve already had to have operated on three times,” Neuer said in a press release.

“That’s why we also took special care not to make any compromises when it comes to sun protection: Because I train outside all the time and also like to spend my free time in nature.”

Neuer, who is currently nursing a shoulder injury, did not indicate when these operations took place.

via Eurosport

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