Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Alexander Polukarov Undergoes Leg Amputation After Bone Cancer Diagnosis
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 1 day ago
What happened
Alexander Polukarov, former Maccabi Tel Aviv defender, had part of his right leg amputated after being diagnosed with bone cancer following knee surgery. He is recovering at home, learning to walk with crutches, and plans to use a prosthetic leg. Polukarov thanked fans for their support and remains hopeful about his future while currently on medical leave from his job at a children's school.
- 01Alexander Polukarov underwent leg amputation due to bone cancer diagnosed after knee surgery.
- 02The surgery was performed on August 10, and he is now recovering at home with crutches.
- 03Polukarov plans to receive a prosthetic leg and is learning to walk again.
- 04He thanked fans for their support and expressed optimism about his recovery.
- 05Polukarov still works at a school for children and is currently on medical leave.
- 06He has limited contact with Israel but remains connected to his past football legacy.
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