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Former Arsenal, West Ham and Celtic midfielder Freddie Ljungberg says he is to retire from professional football: "It is with a bittersweet feeling that I now choose to end my football career, in a decision that has emerged after 6 months of thinking about it.
"During my football career I have had the opportunity to play with some of the top football players in the world, as well as teams in the world elite. I am grateful for everything football has given me and all the amazing people I met through my career. "
From BBC