"I had a football rebirth after my illness,"
"It was not easy, but that's where you learn to deal with things larger than yourself, accept them, and try to find the positive. Living a healthy life isn't just about going to bed early or never drinking wine, it's about knowing what you really want out of life. It's about not seeking alibis, because those just suck you into this negative vortex that it's hard to get out of. We must always look inside ourselves and try to improve."
Francesco Acerbi, 37, overcame cancer on two occasions and experienced a football rebirth that refocused his priorities and approach to life and sport. He has made 409 Serie A appearances, kept 99 clean sheets, and won the 2024 league title. He also won Euro 2020 with Italy and the 2019 Coppa Italia with Lazio. Acerbi emphasizes healthy living, avoiding alibis, looking inward, and trying to improve. Inter face Cagliari next; Cagliari have seven points from four games and sit seventh after one loss to Napoli. Players to watch include Andrea Belotti and Lautaro Martinez.
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