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Abidal has to stay bit longer in hospital, but he could soon be allowed to receive more visits, so team-mates could go and see him. [sport]


Sources close to Abidal say he's recovering as planned from the liver transplant. No official updates at the request of the family. [sport]

Messi's message to Abidal: You're an example to me and I hope to see you soon
The Blaugrana forward and a number of his team-mates have contributed to a book aimed at keeping the defender's spirits up as he embarks on the long road to recovery
May 12, 2012 12:59:00 AM
By Mark Doyle

Lionel Messi is one of several Barcelona players to have sent a message of support to Eric Abidal as he continues his recovery from a liver transplant.


The France international is facing an uncertain future in the game after being forced to go under the knife last month, but his Blaugrana team-mates have moved to keep his spirits up by expressing their love and admiration for him in a book put together by France 2.

"Just to say that you're an example for me," Messi wrote. "Great strength [to you] and I hope to see you soon in the dressing room. I love you!"

The Argentine attacker's sentiments were echoed by compatriot Javier Mascherano, who considers Abidal far more than just a team-mate.

"Abi, even though I have known you less than two years, you have given me the opportunity to be your friend and being friends with a person like you is something I attach great value to," the former Liverpool midfielder explained. "You are an example to us all. I love you."

Former France internationals Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane, and Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal also penned messages of support for Abidal.

LINK: http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/20 ... and-i-hope

Pruna (team doctor): "Abidal is recovering slow but good. He could be allowed to leave the hospital next week." #fcblive #animsabidal

President Rosell has today visited Abidal, who's still in hospital recovering from his liver transplant on 10 Apr #animsabidal [via lasexta]

Rosell (president, after visiting Abidal): "He's in high spirits. When can he leave the hospital? I don't know, I'm no doctor."

Barcastuff skrev:Abidal, recovering from liver transplant, has accepted he won't play again. He plans to continue to live in Barcelona. #animsabidal [md]

The entourage of Eric Abidal, recovering from a liver transplant, denies the report saying he wants to retire as a player.

Abidal, who underwent a liver transplant on 10 April, is expected to leave the hospital today or tomorrow. #animsabidal [md sport]

Official: During his recovery, Abidal will have to continue to regularly undergo tests at the hospital #fcblive #animsabidal


Official: Eric Abidal, recovering from a liver transplant, has been allowed to leave the hospital today #fcblive #animsabidal


Eric Abidal, who underwent a liver transplant on 10 April, has this afternoon left the hospital