Former Liverpool player Lucas Leiva announced his retirement at the age of 36 in a tearful press conference.
Lucas Leiva was forced to hang up his shoes because of a heart problem. He announced his decision during a press conference held by his current parent club, Gremio.
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Lucas Leiva retired due to heart problems
During the press conference, Lucas Leiva announced with tears: "This is a difficult period. I think this is the first time I cried because of this incident. But I can only thank you. I'm ending my career where I like it, not the way I want it to. I believe a new cycle will begin. I had hope that I could reverse this decision, but that didn't happen. My health comes first.”
Lucas Leiva returned to his first professional football team in Brazil last summer. President Alberto Guerra said of the 36-year-old midfielder: "I have prepared a beautiful speech, but I do not know if I can say it all.
I want to congratulate Leiva on a successful career. I am very happy that he will continue to return to a normal life. I want to say on behalf of all the Gremistas that very few players represent us like you. That's why so many people are touched by this moment. You're a great leader in the dressing room and we all respect you."
Lucas Leiva joined Liverpool for 10 years when he arrived from Gremio in 2007. He made 346 appearances for Liverpool and won the League Cup in 2012. Although he did not bring much success to Liverpool, Leiva is still remembered when he played for Liverpool. played more than 300 matches for the club.
Lucas Leiva moved to Lazio before returning to Gremio last year. He played 17 times and helped this team win tickets back to the Brazilian national championship. However, Leiva was forced to stop training and competing after discovering a heart problem in December.
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