Jon Bailey prepares to play in Transplant Football World Cup

Jon Bailey is set to represent England at the 2026 Transplant Football World Cup in Germany this September. Five years after a successful liver transplant, Bailey credits football for aiding his recovery and providing a sense of community. He founded a transplant football team in Birmingham, which won gold at the British transplant games in 2024 and 2025. Diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis as a teenager, he faced significant health challenges before receiving a transplant in 2021. Bailey plans to share his story and raise awareness about organ donation during the tournament.

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