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Tito Vilanova: Cancer fight not over yet

Agence France-Presse

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Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova admitted that his cancer battle is not over and that he may be forced to once again step away from guiding the team's thrilling pursuit of La Liga title

BARÇA MANAGER. Vilanova took over as 1st team coach when Pep Guardiola left FC Barcelona in June 2012. Photo from Vilanova's official fanpage on Facebook

MADRID, Spain – Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova admitted on Sunday, January 6 that his cancer battle is not over and that he may be forced to once again step away from guiding the team’s thrilling pursuit of La Liga title.

The 44-year-old underwent surgery for a second time on a tumor on a saliva gland on December 20.

(Read: Barca and cancer)

He missed the away win over Valladolid but was back in the Camp Nou dugout on Sunday for the 4-0 derby victory over Espanyol which allowed Barcelona to go 11 points clear of Atletico Madrid and stay 16 in front of bitter rivals Real Madrid.

“This is not over yet and there will be days that I can take training and others I can’t but I want the media to realise that this illness is mine and it is private even if I am a public figure,” said Vilanova.

“I would like to thank everyone for their support. This club has had a lot of knocks in the last couple of years but I always want to take the positive approach. What has happened to me could have happened to anyone.”

Pedro Rodriguez hit a double with Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi also scoring in a rampant first half as Barca claimed a 17th win in 18 La Liga matches against just one draw. – Rappler.com

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