Liverpool legend Dalglish announces cancer diagnosis

Liverpool football icon Kenny Dalglish has announced he is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The former striker and manager shared the news in a social media statement, explaining that the diagnosis was intended to remain private but became public due to an "unintended social media post."

"Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well," Dalglish wrote, referencing his struggles with technology. He expressed regret that the personal matter had become public, stating, "Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand."

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I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.

Dalglish requested privacy for himself and his family following the announcement. He also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the medical staff involved in his care. "As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves," he said.

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Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.

Dalglish, 75, is widely celebrated as one of British football's greatest players. He scored 167 goals in 320 appearances for Celtic before joining Liverpool, where he became a legend with 515 appearances and 167 goals. He also earned 102 caps for the Scotland national team, scoring 30 goals.

Liverpool Football Club issued a statement of support for their former player and manager. "The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family," the club said, echoing his request for privacy.

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As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.