Former England football star shares prostate cancer update

SportsHealth & Fitness
24 Jun 2026 • 7:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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Former England football star shares prostate cancer update

  • Former England and Liverpool footballer John Barnes, 62, revealed he had his prostate removed following a cancer diagnosis.
  • Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Barnes stated he never intended to make his health condition public.
  • His diagnosis became public during a World Cup media day when he mistakenly thought interviewers were asking about his cancer, not that of Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan.
  • Barnes disclosed that he had been living with the condition for about four years before the operation.
  • He confirmed that he is now 'all clear' and 'everything is fine' after the successful removal of his prostate.

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