Sergio Aguero broke down in tears as he announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition.
The Manchester City legend gave an emotional press conference with his current club Barcelona today, with hundreds of players past and present, club legends and officials present.
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The striker, who struggled to speak through tears, confirmed he has taken the decision for his health, and thanked club doctors who have looked after him.
Barcelona played a video of his greatest footballing moment, but the Argentine found it too difficult to watch.
Aguero was taken ill during a game for the Spanish giants in October.
The 33-year-old was taken to hospital after clutching his chest and complaining of breathing problems and dizziness during a clash with Alaves.
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He was ruled out of action for at least three months to undergo a period of observation before being diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia.
He said: ‘I have decided to stop playing professional football. It is a very difficult moment. The decision I have made, I have taken it for my health. That is the main reason for my decision, for the problem I had a month and a half ago. I was in good hands of the medical staff that have done their best and told me that the best thing would be to stop playing.’
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