Valencia CF Players Association Transfers Funds Raised for Lubo Penev's Cancer Treatment to Hospital
The Valencia CF Players Association announced on July 14, 2026, that it has transferred the total amount raised from a solidarity campaign to the Acibadem City Clinic Hospital in Bulgaria for the treatment of former striker Lubo Penev, who is battling kidney cancer. The transfer followed the favorable progress of Penev's health and adhered to the procedure of paying only against a hospital invoice. The association also wished Penev luck in his new role as coach of Lokomotiv Sofia. The announcement resolves months of uncertainty after Penev stated in March 2026 that he had not received financial aid, prompting association president Fernando Giner to defend the transparency of the process. The funds were held in an exclusive account designated for Penev and were only released upon receipt of the hospital invoice.
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