Croatia's Klasnic shines after life-saving surgery
China Daily | Updated: 2008-06-18 07:55
KLAGENFURT: Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic needed two kidney transplants to save his life last year and on Monday he savored a perfect comeback to top level soccer after scoring the winner in a 1-0 Euro 2008 defeat of Poland.
"This is the beginning of my second footballing life and I was proud to be on the pitch today," said an emotional Klasnic.
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Ivan Klasnic (17) celebrates his goal with teammates during their Group B match against Poland on Monday. Reuters |
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