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Ben Parsons

Tour de France legend Alberto Contador covered in bandages as he has 100 tumours removed

Cycling legend Alberto Contador has revealed he is recovering from surgery that saw dozens of benign tumours removed from his body.

The two-time Tour de France winner has posted a video to his large fanbase on social media showing his legs and torso completely covered in bandages.

Contador, 40, went under the knife to remove the tumours, known as lipomas, from his body and confirmed he will not be on the bike for a while as he begins his healing process.

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