article_snippet.sent: Abidal, who retired last year, was speaking at the launch of the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia . '
article_snippet.sent: The former Barcelona defender, who retired last year, was speaking at the launch of the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia.
article_snippet.sent: the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia is aiming to raise vital funds for research into cancer while the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia will also strive to improve the support network for families and children that suffer from the disease.
article_snippet.sent: the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia was diagnosed with a cancerous liver tumour in March 2011 but fought the illness to star in Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League the Champions League the Champions League final at Wembley.
article_snippet.sent: However, cancer resurfaced in 2012 when the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia required a liver transplant - which was selflessly offered by the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia cousin Gerard. '
article_snippet.sent: the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia is lifted into the air as the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia team celebrates their capture of the La Liga title in 2011 . '
article_snippet.sent: The Eric Abidal Foundation is here to help children and teenagers that suffer from cancer.
article_snippet.sent: The Eric Abidal Foundation was launched in Barcelona on Wednesday.
article_snippet.sent: For more information, please see http://ericabidalfoundation.org .
highlights_snippet.sent: Eric Abidal speaking at the launch of the Eric Abidal Foundation in Catalonia .
  