Former Sweden national football team coach Janne Andersson has revealed he secretly battled prostate cancer during the 2018 World Cup. In an interview with Carina Bergfeldt on SVT, Andersson said he received the diagnosis on the same day the team gathered for the tournament. He described symptoms that led to the discovery during a January tour and emotional moments from his surgery.
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Janne Andersson reveals secret prostate cancer battle during 2018 World Cup
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- Janne Andersson was diagnosed with prostate cancer on the day Sweden's team gathered for the 2018 World Cup.
- He kept the cancer battle secret while leading Sweden to a quarterfinal finish in the tournament.
- Andersson revealed the details in an interview with Carina Bergfeldt on SVT.
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