CHAPECO, Brazil (Reuters) - For soccer striker Alejandro Martinuccio, the surgery on his right knee two months ago was a tough blow, keeping him off the field as his small Brazilian team, Chapecoense, pulled off surprise wins against top clubs from his native Argentina.
But in the end, the surgery saved more than Martinuccio's knee. It saved his life.
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