Anwar Ali (Jr) and five other footballers who have suffered heart scares

A heart condition has put Anwar Ali's career in doubt.
A heart condition has put Anwar Ali's career in doubt.

#2. Sami Khedira

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Khedira is a fan favorite in Turin Italy's flawed genius Enter caption

The Juventus midfielder withdrew from the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid after it was discovered that the star was suffering from atrial arrhythmia. The condition causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate.

The Germany international underwent surgery to correct the defect and was able to resume activity within one month.

Sami Khedira, who joined Juventus from Real Madrid in 2015, has enjoyed a glittering career thus far, winning a Bundesliga title with Stuttgart, a La Liga title and a UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid, and three Serie A titles with Juventus.

#3. Antonio Cassano

Antonio Cassano.
Antonio Cassano.

The former AC Milan striker fainted at an airport and was diagnosed with cerebral ischemia caused by a heart condition. After undergoing successful surgery, he continued his football career without any issues.

From there, Antonio Cassano became somewhat of a journeyman, turning out for Inter, Parma, Sampdoria and Verona in the final throes of his career.

Capped 39 times for Italy, Cassano never truly reached the heights his early potential hinted at. His time at Real Madrid was marred by endless parties, poor eating habits and a lavish playboy lifestyle. Cassano ended his career with just two domestic titles- a La Liga title with Real Madrid and a Seria A title with AC Milan- a career that promised so much more but delivered so little.

Cassano in a charity match.
Cassano in a charity match.

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