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Soccer News / Football Espana / September 16

Former Barcelona star takes to social media to deny own death

Former Barcelona and France defender Eric Abidal this week denied his own death on social media, in a bizarre story. The 46-year-old was subject to a series of pernicious rumours over the weekend, but is very much alive.

Soccer News / ESPN / September 16

Ex-Barça star Abidal forced to deny own death

Former Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has been forced to deny his own death after baseless social media rumours claimed he had passed away this week.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 29, 2024

Former Barcelona player avoids organ trafficking charge

Former Barcelona player, Champions League winner and Sporting Director Eric Abidal has avoided charges of organ trafficking, after a Barcelona judge archived the case.

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