In July 2024, Gżira United midfielder Jackson Mendoza got the fright of his life: a doctor told him that he was diagnosed with a lymphoma.

On March 2, 2025, Mendoza returned to top-flight Maltese football, entering as a substitute in a match against champions Ħamrun Spartans.

In this emotional interview, the Colombian footballer speaks about that difficult time, the people and things that helped him climb back to the top and what he hopes the future holds for him.