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Ex-Liverpool and Belgium Goalie Simon Mignolet Retiring at Season’s End

The 38-year-old former Liverpool and Belgium goalkeeper will end a near-20-year career and begin a management role with the Belgian Football Association in September.

  • Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet announced he will retire from professional football at the end of this season, concluding nearly 20 years at the top level. The 38-year-old veteran remains focused on Club Brugge's final 10 games to become champions.
  • Before joining Club Brugge in 2019, Mignolet spent six years with Liverpool, tallying more than 200 appearances and winning a Champions League title, having also played for Sunderland and Truiden.
  • Representing Belgium, Mignolet earned 35 caps and featured at three World Cups and two European Championships before retiring from international soccer in 2023.
  • On May 24, the veteran will play his final professional appearance at home against KAA Gent, marking the conclusion of the Belgian league playoffs.
  • Local media reports indicate Mignolet will transition into a management role at the Belgian Football Association starting in September, securing his continued involvement in professional football.
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Ex-Liverpool and Belgium goalie Simon Mignolet retiring at season's end

Former Liverpool and Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will retire at the end of the season. His current team Club Brugge has announced his final game will be on May 24 in the Belgian league.

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