Vancouver Whitecaps defender Belal Halbouni has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, the Major League Soccer club announced Friday. The 24-year-old Canadian international, who joined the Whitecaps in 2023, will begin treatment immediately.
Halbouni has made 34 appearances for Vancouver across all competitions since arriving from FC Magdeburg. The club stated it will provide full support to the player and his family during this period and requested privacy as he focuses on his health.
