Scotland footballer Kevin McDonald has thanked his brother for saving his life after he was discharged from hospital following a kidney transplant.
The midfielder paid an emotional tribute to elder brother Fraser who offered to donate his organ and was approved as a match.The siblings went under the knife at the end of May and 32-year-old McDonald has now been allowed to return home to continue his recovery.Earlier this year, the Carnoustie-born player revealed he has battled chronic kidney disease throughout his career and had been told by medics that he urgently needed a transplant.Having been diagnosed at the age of 18, McDonald has been under doctors' orders throughout a playing career which has included 500 appearances for clubs.
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