Belgian Footballer Miguel Van Damme passes away at 28

Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme has died from leukemia, leaving behind his wife and young daughter, his club Cercle Brugge said Tuesday. He was 28 years old.

Van Damme was diagnosed with leukemia in 2016 and was undergoing treatment for cancer over 5 years. During his eight-year professional career, Van Damme played for Cercle Brugge and made 40 appearances for the team.