Fabrice Muamba announces retirement from football

Fabrice Muamba announces retirement from football

Fabrice Muamba has today announced his retirement from football, five months after suffering a heart attack during an FA Cup match against Tottenham.

In a statement on the Bolton website, Muamba announced his decision after seeking advice from his medical team. The statement read: “Since suffering my heart attack and being discharged from hospital, I have remained utterly positive in the belief I could one day resume my playing career and play for Bolton Wanderers once again.”

“As part of my on-going recovery, last week I travelled to Belgium to seek further medical advice from a leading cardiologist.
 
“But the news I received was obviously not what I had hoped it would be and it means I am now announcing my retirement from professional football.
 
“Football has been my life since I was a teenage boy and it has given me so many opportunities.
 
“Above all else, I love the game and count myself very lucky to have been able to play at the highest level.
 
“While the news is devastating, I have much to be thankful for.
 
“I thank God that I am alive and I pay tribute once again to the members of the medical team who never gave up on me.
 
“I would also like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career, and the Bolton fans who have been incredible.
 
“I am blessed to have the support of my family and friends at this time.”
 
Muamba had recently confessed to CNN’s Piers Morgan that he had played football for the first time on a beach just weeks ago, raising the hope that the 24-year-old would play again, but after medics advised him against making a comeback, the decision was taken.
 
The Upcoming would like to wish Muamba all the best with the rest of his recovery.
 
Dean Mears, sports editor

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