US EditionDenmark captain Simon Kjaer, who protected stricken teammate Christian Eriksen, retires from soccer
- Former Denmark captain Simon Kjaer has officially retired from soccer after leaving AC Milan as a free agent last year.
- Kjaer is remembered for aiding teammate Christian Eriksen during his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 and winning the FIFA Fair Play Award for his actions.
- Kjaer started his career with Midtjylland and played in several countries, winning a Serie A title with AC Milan in 2022.
- The 35-year-old Kjaer stated he received offers from Champions League clubs but did not get a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to continue playing.
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Former captain of the Danish selection who worked for LOSC, defender Simon Kjaer hangs up his boots at the age of 35.
Without a team since leaving AC Milan in June, Dane Simon Kjaer has decided to end his career at the age of 35.
Long-time captain of the Danish national football team Simon Kjaer has ended his professional career. The 35-year-old announced this in an interview with Danish TV 2 Sport, adding that he had already begun to think about ending his career during his last season at Milan.
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