""Some rumours should never exist," he wrote on Instagram. "I'm here with my family and everything is fine. Respect is essential. There is a family and my children behind this. To be clear, I'm fine, I'm alive and well. Thank you for your support and messages of concern. Let's focus on what really matters." Abidal began his career at Monaco, going on to play for Lille and Lyon in his native France before signing for Barcelona in 2007."
"After his battle with cancer, he returned to play for the Catalan side in 2013, but was released at the end of that season, returning to Monaco before finishing his career in Greece with Olympiacos. During his time with Barça, he won 15 trophies, including four LaLiga titles and two Champions Leagues, while he was a runner-up at the 2006 World Cup with France, whom he made 67 caps for."
"Abidal, 46, was first diagnosed with liver cancer in 2011. He had the tumour removed that same year and then underwent a liver transplant a year later before returning to football in 2013. Following his retirement, he returned to Barça as sporting director in 2018, leaving that role in 2020. He is working in the same position for Al Wasl Sports Club in the United Arab Emirates after being appointed earlier this year."
Eric Abidal publicly denied false social media rumours that claimed he had died, stating he is alive, well and with his family. Abidal was first diagnosed with liver cancer in 2011, had the tumour removed that year and underwent a liver transplant in 2012 before returning to professional football in 2013. He began his career at Monaco and later played for Lille, Lyon, Barcelona and Olympiacos. He won 15 trophies with Barcelona and earned 67 caps for France, finishing as a 2006 World Cup runner-up. He served as Barça sporting director and now holds the same role at Al Wasl in the UAE.
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