Wellington Phoenix player Carlo Armiento reveals battle with cancer

Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Nov 2025, 12:00pm

In this story Wellington Phoenix, Brisbane Roar, Carlo Armiento

Wellington Phoenix wingback Carlo Armiento has shared his experience of being diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma in March 2024. The player, who was playing for Brisbane Roar at the time, has since undergone treatment and returned to professional football.

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1. The Press via The PostWed 5 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Phoenix’s Carlo Armiento playing his best ever - a year after beating cancer (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 5 Nov 2025, 12:00pm

   Wellington Phoenix’s Carlo Armiento on his cancer diagnosis (opens in new tab)