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Rochdale footballing hero Joe Thompson on encouraging children into sport after welcoming 'miracle' baby daughter following stillborn tragedy

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Rochdale footballing hero Joe Thompson on encouraging children into sport after welcoming 'miracle' baby daughter following stillborn tragedy

Joe Thompson's daughter Athena was born on September 3. He and his wife Chantelle lost their son Dre Phoenix in May 2021. Joe was a former Manchester United youth player. He beat Hodgkin lymphoma in 2014 and was in remission. In March 2017 he was diagnosed with a tumour on his chest. The cancer was treated and he returned to football in December 2017. His daughter Thailula Lily, 10, has a love of dance. England women's national football team were crowned Euro 2022 champions this summer and beat World Cup champions the USA at Wembley on Friday.

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