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Yael Trepy leaves coma after pool incident

French footballer Yael Trepy of Cagliari has regained consciousness following a near-drowning.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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French footballer Yael Trepy, who plays for Cagliari, has emerged from a coma, as announced by the Italian club on Tuesday night. This occurred two days after an incident in a pool in which Trepy nearly drowned.

According to the statement from Cagliari, the player has "fully regained consciousness" and shows no "apparent neurological deficits."

The incident raised significant concern, but Trepy's swift recovery is a positive development for both the team and its supporters.

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