England's 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst had to be fitted with a pacemaker during emergency surgery last month following a check-up with a specialist.The 79-year-old former West Ham striker was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation before the operation, a condition that causes an irregular and either slow or fast heartbeat.While the condition is not life threatening, a pacemaker can be fitted to send an electrical charge to ensure the heart beats at the right pace in future.Sir Geoff, who remains the only male player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, has now shared details of the procedure and mentioned the tragic passing of some of his former England team-mates.Speaking to The Sun, Hurst said: "Life is a lottery."Look at my.
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