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Pepe Mel operated on after suffering a stroke
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The 63-year-old Betis manager underwent emergency surgery after suffering a stroke and is recovering in intensive care.
Pepe Mel, manager of Real Betis, has undergone successful emergency surgery following a stroke, according to club sources. The 63-year-old is currently in the intensive care unit as he recovers from the procedure.
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UK timesReported5 reports from 4 outlets. First reported by Diario AS, Sun 23:24.
- Diario AS
- talkSPORT
- Mundo Deportivo
- Mirror
- Ex-Premier League boss Pepe Mel in intensive care after suffering strokeMirror
- Ex-Premier League manager has emergency surgery after stroketalkSPORT
- Betis awaits update on Pepe Mel's health after strokeMundo Deportivo
- Pepe Mel in ICU after suffering a strokeMundo Deportivo
- Pepe Mel operated on after suffering a strokeDiario ASThis article
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