08.10.2025 20:16
It has been reported that Brazilian footballer Everton Ribeiro, who plays for Bahia, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The 36-year-old midfielder shared a statement saying, "Hello friends! I want to share some news with you. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer about a month ago. Thank you for your prayers and concern. Your support is incredibly important. I believe that together we will win this battle."
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The 36-year-old midfielder Everton Ribeiro, a former player of the Brazil National Team and currently playing for Bahia, a team in the Brazilian League, has worried his fans.
CANCER DIAGNOSIS
According to reports in the Brazilian press, Everton Ribeiro has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. In a statement on his social media account, Ribeiro said, "Hello friends! I want to share some news with you. About a month ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I had surgery today, and thankfully everything went well. Thanks to the faith and support of my family and you, I am still recovering. Thank you for your prayers and concern. Your support is incredibly important. I believe we will win this battle together."
WILL NOT ATTEND TRAINING
Bahia announced that their player Ribeiro is in the recovery process and will not attend the training sessions scheduled for this week.
CAREER
Ribeiro has previously played for Corinthians, Cruzeiro, and Flamengo in his career. The experienced player has appeared in a total of 871 matches, scoring 121 goals and providing 135 assists.
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