Post by Carl LaFong on Dec 15, 2021 13:33:43 GMT
Very sad:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59660727
Sergio Aguero says he is "proud" of his career after accepting the "very difficult" reality of retiring from the sport to protect his health.
The 33-year-old sobbed while announcing the news on Wednesday, fewer than six months after joining Barcelona.
The former Manchester City striker was taken to hospital on 30 October after experiencing "chest discomfort" during a 1-1 draw with Alaves.
"The decision I have made, I have taken it for my health," said Aguero.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was among a small crowd watching Aguero make the announcement next to the Nou Camp pitch.
Aguero, who ends his career with 427 goals in 786 games, took time to compose himself after crying at the start of the event and added: "This conference is to communicate that I have decided to stop playing football. It's a very difficult moment.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59660727
Sergio Aguero says he is "proud" of his career after accepting the "very difficult" reality of retiring from the sport to protect his health.
The 33-year-old sobbed while announcing the news on Wednesday, fewer than six months after joining Barcelona.
The former Manchester City striker was taken to hospital on 30 October after experiencing "chest discomfort" during a 1-1 draw with Alaves.
"The decision I have made, I have taken it for my health," said Aguero.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was among a small crowd watching Aguero make the announcement next to the Nou Camp pitch.
Aguero, who ends his career with 427 goals in 786 games, took time to compose himself after crying at the start of the event and added: "This conference is to communicate that I have decided to stop playing football. It's a very difficult moment.