Fabrice Muamba retires

Sad to hear my partner @fmuamba has to retire from football. U r an inspiration to so many bro and will be in whatever u choose to do #hero

From @stuholden on Twitter: ( 2:35 pm, Wed 15 Aug 2012)

Very sad to hear that Fabrice Muamba has to retire from football. I really wish the best for him. Top lad! #keepstrong

From @cesc4official on Twitter: ( 2:35 pm, Wed 15 Aug 2012)

Sad to hear Fabrice Muamba has had to retire. I wish him all the best for the future and know it holds great things for him!

From @AmirKingKhan on Twitter: ( 1:07 pm, Wed 15 Aug 2012)

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Thanks for all the support. We're blessed to have our family and we're looking forward to whatever the future holds. Much love xx

From @ShaunaMuamba on Twitter: ( 1:52 pm, Wed 15 Aug 2012)

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“We have spoken with Fab and he knows we will always support him in whatever he wants to do and that we will always be here for him.

He is obviously massively disappointed that he won’t be able to carry on his career, but everyone has seen what a fighter and strong person he is in mind and body.

We know that he will go on to achieve great things and within all this disappointment, the most important thing is that he is here, alive, today.”

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The decision has been made on the recommendation of his medical team, following extensive consultations with leading cardiologists both in the United Kingdom and Europe.

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.

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Bolton Wanderers star Fabrice Muamba has retired from football following his cardiac arrest.

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