Las Palmas' Kirian Rodríguez Announces Six-Month Hiatus

Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodríguez, aged 28, has announced a six-month hiatus from football following the recurrence of Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system. Rodríguez initially battled the disease in 2022, undergoing chemotherapy and missing most of the 2022-23 season before returning in April 2023. Despite playing 21 of 22 matches this season, Rodríguez will now undergo another round of chemotherapy, expressing hope to return in the 2025-26 season. Las Palmas, currently 15th in La Liga, and the wider football community have offered strong support for Rodríguez during this challenging period. Rodríguez emphasized the importance of sharing his own news, highlighting that it was leaked before his announcement. A youth product of Las Palmas, he has made 154 appearances for the club since 2019.