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Dominic Matteo's wife recently read back to him the messages of support he received after his brain tumour diagnosis and former Leeds United team-mate Mark Viduka was among them. By Graham Smyth In November 2019 the ex Liverpool, Leeds and Scotland defender was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary for brain surgery and a subsequent heavy dose of ‘radiotherapy. In April 2020 he was given the all-clear, although he still has to have his brain scanned and admits he can never plan too far ahead because he doesn't know what's around the corner. Living with a level of uncertainty gives any plans he can put together extra importance and he has something special lined up for next month. On March 11 Elland Road's Pavilion will play host to a fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Charity and Ahead of the Game Foundation, when Matteo will be reunited with 'brilliant' ex team-mate and friend Viduka. "Mark and I have always kept in touch, there's a few of us incl...