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Former Arsenal and England international Jack Wilshere retires at 30
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has announced his retirement from professional sports at the age of 30.
“It was an incredible journey filled with amazing moments. I feel special because I’ve experienced it all in my career. From a little boy kicking a ball in the garden to being the captain of my favorite team and playing for the country at the World Cup.
To be honest, it’s been hard to come to terms with the fact that my career has been slipping away lately for reasons beyond my control. I know that now is the right time, and despite the difficult moments, I look back with great pride in what I have achieved.
I enjoyed every moment of my career. Now is the time to close this chapter, but I still have a lot to give to the game. Looking forward to what the future holds for me,” Wilshere wrote on Twitter.
Wilshere played for Arsenal from 2008 to 2018, as part of the team he became a two-time FA Cup winner, winner of the FA Super Cup. Also on account of the midfielder 34 caps for England.
Source: Sportbox
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