The news came as a shock on Wednesday afternoon, Sergio Aguero, ‘Legend of the game’ has played his last football match, aged 33.
The Argentine enjoyed a hugely impressive career playing for Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, before moving to Barcelona in the summer on a free transfer.
He however 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.
Doctors have tried to look into his situation and whether or not he would play again, and today came the bad news when he announced, in tears, that he will never play competitive football again.
“I have decided to stop playing football.”
— @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/kVpislPA9K
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 15, 2021
The football world was stunned, and many sent their messages.
One Of The Greatest @premierleague players EVER. @aguerosergiokun 💙
LEGEND pic.twitter.com/8yWo7H43l7— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) December 15, 2021
King Kun.
Everyone at Manchester City would like to take this opportunity to thank @aguerosergiokun for his incredible contribution to our success over the last decade and wish him well in his retirement 💙 pic.twitter.com/AgMWXZtPZ8
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 15, 2021
It was an honour to compete against a player like you, @aguerosergiokun, one of the best players in the world. Best of luck to you and your family.
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 15, 2021
Wishing one of the all time greats @aguerosergiokun good luck and health in what he does next ❤️ pic.twitter.com/bhtH04HQDd
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) December 15, 2021
One of the best strikers ever! Want to wish you all the best for the future legend. See you soon @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/DLsZ2aL6jg
— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) December 15, 2021
An amazing career sadly comes to an end.
All the best for your future, @aguerosergiokun! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/aPVy1Ikwrc
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) December 15, 2021
King @aguerosergiokun, i wish you moments like this also off the pitch! pic.twitter.com/GM9W3bd66A
— Roberto Mancini (@robymancio) December 15, 2021
An extraordinary striker has retired from the game, but also a great team mate, a friend and a unique personality. Thanks and respect to an authentic Man City phenomenon.
I wish you nothing but the best legend. @aguerosergiokun #Aguerooooo pic.twitter.com/prYdYS7Wxi— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) December 15, 2021
Happy retirement legend. What an incredible player. Stay well. @aguerosergiokun 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/XLWhoUyE6F
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 15, 2021
A true legend of the game.
It was an honour to play with you, Sergio.
I wish you all the best for your future. @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/hMybroRitH— Leroy Sané (@leroy_sane) December 15, 2021
Thank you for everything we’ve lived together, Kun. It was a pleasure to play by your side. Congratulations on your beautiful and victorious carrer. Thanks! @aguerosergiokun #kun10 pic.twitter.com/XPLFCuZLbP
— Gabriel Jesus (@gabrieljesus9) December 15, 2021
Congrats on a world-class career, Kun 🇦🇷💙 You will always be a part of football history…All the best in the future for you and your family! 🙏🏼 @aguerosergiokun https://t.co/WAOsuzAZ97
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) December 15, 2021
You have achieved so much in your career and can look back on it with pride. All the best for your health, you and your family. 🙏🏼 @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/9XggirBudk
— Franck Ribéry (@FranckRibery) December 15, 2021
We can now look back on your goals, success and talent. It was an honour to face you and watch you play. A big hug, @aguerosergiokun!
💪🏾💪🏾
Quedan tus goles, tus éxitos y tu talento. Ha sido un honor enfrentarme a ti y verte jugar. ¡Un fuerte abrazo, @aguerosergiokun! pic.twitter.com/XDL6enlMeD— Salomón Rondón (@salorondon23) December 15, 2021
A true legend of the game.
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