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Kate Lally

Ex Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo learning to read again after 10 hour surgery

Two and a half years after former Liverpool footballer Dominic Matteo had a 10 hour brain surgery that saved his life, he is still learning to read and write again.

His wife, Jessica Matteo, has opened up about how his brain cancer diagnosis changed their lives. She said they now know "what's really important in life", and are closer than ever.

The 40-year-old said she "counts our blessings every day" and considers herself and her husband as among "the lucky ones". Now she and Dom, 47, are sharing their story to raise awareness about the disease.

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