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Teen's Ibiza Football Trip Ends in Stroke Ward Ordeal
18 Mar
Summary
- A young footballer suffered a severe head injury in Ibiza.
- He spent four months in a stroke unit after surgery.
- Now recovered, he plans to run the London Marathon.

A football trip to Ibiza became a life-altering ordeal for a teenager who suffered a severe head injury. The 19-year-old was hospitalized after an evening out, with initial medical assessments indicating a low chance of survival. He required surgery in Majorca, including the removal of part of his skull to manage swelling, and was placed in a medically induced coma.
Following his stabilization on the Spanish island, he was airlifted to Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey. There, he spent four months as the youngest patient on a stroke ward specializing in traumatic brain injuries. Initially unable to walk or talk, his recovery has been remarkable.




