Atletico Madrid's Angel Correa shaves head to support cancer-stricken mother

Atletico Madrid enjoyed a successful outing against Liverpool in ir UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash earlier this month. LaLiga giants kcked out defending UCL champions by a 2-4 aggregate scoreline. However, since suspension of competitive football across Europe, Atletico Madrid players have been asked to remain indoors in order to tackle spread of coronavirus in city of Madrid.

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Atletico Madrid attacker Angel Correa shaves head in support of cancer-stricken mor

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Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid forward Angel Correa has gone bald in order to show his support towards his mor, Marcela Martinez, who is battling cancer. Angel Correa, who was linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid in January transfer window, posted a picture of his new look alongside his mor on his official Instagram handle.

Angel Correa, who lost his far at early of 10, was earlier quoted saying, "My far died when I was a boy and money I earned through playing football was only income we had - it went towards feeding my brors, my mum and me."

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