Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football due to a heart problem.
The Barcelona forward made an emotional statement on Wednesday at the age of 33 as he weeps in front of journalists.
“This conference is to communicate that I have decided to stop playing football.
“It is a very difficult moment. The decision I have made I have taken for my health, that is the main reason, because of the problem that I had a month-and-a-half ago.
“I was in good hands of the medical staff who have done their best and have told me the best thing would be to stop playing.
“So I made that decision about a week ago and I want to tell everyone I did everything possible to have hope, but there wasn’t very much.”
Aguero suffered chest pains and dizziness during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Alaves in October; the striker was ruled out for three months after cardiac tests but has now decided to retire.
The Manchester City record goal-scorer, who moved to Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer, had to be substituted during his team’s 1-1 draw with Alaves in October after receiving medical assistance on the pitch to treat chest pains and dizziness.
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