Liverpool great Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis

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Dalglish, who won over 30 trophies for Liverpool as a player and a manager, announced the diagnosis on social media. "As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

"Obviously, I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected." Dalglish scored 172 goals for Liverpool in 13 seasons as a player, winning six league titles and three European Cups during the Merseyside club's glory years. Watch Republic of Ireland v Netherlands in FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying on Friday from 7pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

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