Ex-Belgium international footballer Toni Brogno, who played for clubs in his home country and in France, has tragically died at the age of 53 following his battle with cancer

A former international footballer has died following a heartbreaking battle with cancer. Ex-Belgium striker Toni Brogno passed away aged 53.

Brogno, who played professionally for 16 years, had been battling with liver cancer for the past few months. His daughter broke the tragic news in a Facebook post while paying tribute to the "best dad".

The forward retired in 2009 in a career spent in France and Belgium football, even earning the title at one team of a "true club legend".

Breaking the sad news, his daughter wrote: "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of the best dad and husband in the world.”

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