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Former Liverpool midfielder Leiva retires at 36 due to heart condition

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Former Liverpool and Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva announced his retirement from football on Friday. The 36-year-old played nearly 600 games in his club career, the majority in Europe. Leiva returned last summer to his boyhood club Gremio, making 17 appearances and scoring three goals.

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The Hindu

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Former Liverpool midfielder Leiva retires at 36 due to heart condition

Former Liverpool and Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva announced his retirement from football on Friday due to a heart condition, bringing the curtains down on his 17-year professional career.

3 years ago·Chennai, India

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The Guardian

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Lucas Leiva retires from football at age of 36 due to heart condition

The former Liverpool midfielder has announced his retirement after a heart issue was discovered during tests at current club Grêmio

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Alaska Highway News

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Ex-Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva retires due to bad heart

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil, Liverpool and Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva retired on Friday at age 36 after a heart condition was found during regular medical examinations.

3 years ago

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Tri-City News

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Ex-Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva retires due to bad heart

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil, Liverpool and Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva retired on Friday at age 36 after a heart condition was found during regular medical examinations.

3 years ago·Coquitlam, Canada

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Times Colonist

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Ex-Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva retires due to bad heart

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil, Liverpool and Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva retired on Friday at age 36 after a heart condition was found during regular medical examinations.

3 years ago·Victoria, Canada

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Sask Today

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Ex-Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva retires due to bad heart

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil, Liverpool and Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva retired on Friday at age 36 after a heart condition was found during regular medical examinations.

3 years ago

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