Italy legend Gennaro Gattuso has revealed he has been battling illness for the last 15 years. The 48-year-old football icon and World Cup winner has been taking medicine to manage the condition for a decade and a half.
Long-term health struggle
Gattuso, renowned for his midfield tenacity, shared the news about his ongoing health battle. The former AC Milan star has been dealing with the illness, which can leave sufferers 'in bed for months', according to reports.
Ongoing treatment
The 2006 World Cup winner has been on medication for the past 15 years to manage his condition. Further details about the specific illness have not yet been disclosed.
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