Soccer-Former Man United captain Valencia announces retirement


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 27, 2018 Manchester United's Antonio Valencia in action Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff /File Photo

(Reuters) - Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 35.

Ecuador international Valencia arrived at Manchester United from Wigan Athletic following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid in 2009.

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