Serie A Legend Battles Bowel Cancer, Was League's Top Scorer: 'Learning to Walk Again Like a Child'
Former famous Italian footballer Igor Proti has decided to present a film about his career with a truly symbolic title, 'Igor: The Romantic Hero of Football,' which will be in cinemas starting Monday.
TL;DR
- Former Italian footballer Igor Proti has released a film about his career.
- Proti is battling bowel cancer, diagnosed nine months ago.
- He is currently undergoing a difficult recovery, learning to walk again.
- Proti had 669 appearances and scored 257 goals in his career, including being the top scorer in Serie A in the 1995/96 season.
- He emphasizes the importance of determination and support from fans during his struggle.
- Proti recalls coach Sacchi's early doubts about his potential, contrasting it with his achievement of becoming Serie A's top scorer.
- He played for Rimini, Livorno, Virescit, Messina, Bari, Lazio, Napoli, and Reggiana.