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Pepe Mel in ICU after suffering a stroke
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The 63-year-old former Betis manager suffered a stroke on Sunday and underwent successful surgery in Seville; he is now in intensive care.
Pepe Mel, the former Betis manager, suffered a stroke on Sunday and was successfully operated on in Seville. The 63-year-old Madrid-born coach is currently hospitalized in intensive care as he recovers. Mel is currently without a club after managing Murcia, Tenerife, Getafe, Alavés, Rayo Vallecano, Deportivo, Las Palmas, Málaga and Almería among others.
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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 DeportivoThis article
- Pepe Mel operated on after suffering a strokeDiario AS
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