On a live broadcast on a popular internet platform, Amkal media club football player Nikita Kurylenko, known as Finito, spoke openly about his health battle. He shared that leukemia had returned after a period of remission and that the journey since his initial diagnosis had been a combination of hope and uncertainty. The transplant had brought overall benefits and a steady improvement for several months, yet he emphasized that relapse remains a possibility that can occur without warning.
During the conversation, Kurylenko disclosed plans for a second bone marrow transplant. He confirmed that his brother would once again be the donor, explaining that this time the probability of a flawless outcome might be lower, given the unpredictable nature of the disease and the complexities of transplantation. The footballer highlighted the emotional and physical toll such an approach entails, as well as the resilience required to pursue another round of treatment.
The medical chapter of Kurylenko’s story began to unfold in March of the previous year when doctors diagnosed the illness. He had already undergone a bone marrow transplant and showed signs of recovery, which offered precious respite and renewed hope for a return to peak form on the pitch.
In a broader sporting context, the 2022/23 season marked a milestone for Media League clubs as they participated in the Russian Cup for the first time. 2DROTS faced a setback against Tekstilshchik from Ivanovo in the early rounds, while Amkal’s campaign ended in the 1/64 stage after a defeat to St. Petersburg, whose squad included a former Spartak player, Dmitry Kombarov. St. Petersburg itself also bowed out to Zvezda, illustrating the competitive depth emerging within the competition.
Amkal’s involvement in the same season extended to the Russian Cup’s qualifying path, where the club was eliminated by Tekstilshchik during a penalty shootout in the second qualifying round of the Road to Regions, a reminder of how fragile success can be in knockout formats and how closely performance at cup level mirrors the human stories behind the players who compete week in and week out.
In a separate highlight, statements from a former England manager were reported, revealing a stark prognosis that there was only a limited time left to live. The remarks underscored the severity many athletes face when confronted with life-threatening illness and the difficult balance between continuing professional sport and prioritizing health. The discussion around such cases helps illuminate the broader challenges athletes encounter when medical realities demand tough decisions about career, treatment, and personal well-being.