Dealing with bladder cancer and unexpected dismissal: the serious side of Sjaak Polak

He got to know his body again after being diagnosed with bladder cancer and was unexpectedly fired as head coach of FC Lisse at the end of last year. For former professional Sjaak Polak (48) – often known as a dry bastard – football has increasingly become a side issue in life. “The doctors sometimes say: Sjaak, take it easy. Then I think: you are doing well.”

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