The former striker has so far undergone two transplants - the first was rejected by his body, the second ultimately failed
Former Bolton Wanderers striker and Croatia international Ivan Klasnic is praying for a "happy ending" to his kidney hell as he waits for a third transplant that could save his life.
The 37-year-old, who has also played for the likes of Werder Bremen and Mainz, suffered kidney failure in 2007, leading to a transplant from his mother, Sima.
However, his body rejected the organ and he subsequently received a second kidney from his father.
Klasnic’s second operation was a success, and he soon returned to football, becoming the first player ever to compete at a major international tournament after such a medical procedure when he was picked to represent Croatia at Euro 2008.