Ballesteros undergoes third operation

Legend Seve Ballesteros remains seriously ill, and undergoes third major operation to remove brain tumour and reduce swelling

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Seve Ballesteros remains seriously ill in hospital and is undergoing a third operation in Madrid to reduce brain swelling following the discovery of a tumour earlier this month.

Despite showing signs of improvement, the Spanish legend has suffered some complications since his admission to La Paz Hospital on 6 October.

And despite reassuring his huge army of fans across the world that he was on the mend, the 51-year-old’s condition is clearly still serious and today’s operation should reveal the true extent of his illness.

Friday’s surgery got underway at 0930 BST and is expected to last all day. The golfing world is praying that the five-time Major winner recovers to return to the game he’s done so much for.

Further medical bulletins on the Spaniard’s condition are expected later today.   

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