Chris Kamara makes harrowing admission as football legend prepares for next step
The former Leeds United footballer and beloved TV presenter has spoken about his diagnosis and ongoing battle with the rare neurological disorder
Comments Sport Casey Cooper-Fiske 10:05, 04 Dec 2025
View 2 Images Chris Kamara is going out on the road with best pal Ben Shephard (Image: INSTAGRAM/BENSHEPHARDOFFICIAL)
Chris Kamara admits he saw his life “flash before my eyes” as he struggled with his mental health after being diagnosed with a speech condition.
The 67-year-old, who spent a year as a Leeds United player at Elland Road in the 90s, is best known for his appearances on Sky Sports News’s Soccer Saturday, revealed in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with apraxia of speech - a

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