Bolton defender Stephen Darby has announced his retirement from football, aged 29, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
The full-back, married to Man City Women and England international Steph Houghton, last played in December.
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"I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and that I can spend time with those closest to me," he said.
Darby began his career at Liverpool after coming through the academy.
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More to follow.
Source: bbc.com