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Whitecaps centre back Belal Halbouni says he has Hodgkin lymphoma

The 26-year-old Vancouver Whitecaps defender, who is from London, Ont., announced the diagnosis on Friday.

By Northline Newsroom
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Reported by Vancouver Is Awesome; Whitecaps confirmation pending.

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Belal Halbouni, a centre back for the Vancouver Whitecaps, said Friday that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, Vancouver Is Awesome reported.

Halbouni is 26 and grew up in London, Ont. He is part of the Whitecaps' back line, and the diagnosis touches a member of the squad that represents Vancouver on the pitch.

The report did not detail his treatment plan or what the diagnosis means for his playing schedule.

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