Batistuta hangs up his boots

ARGENTINA’S record goalscorer Gabriel Batistuta has decided to quit football at the age of 36.

“I’m announcing my definitive retirement from football and I thank everyone who has helped make my career so successful,” said the former Fiorentina and AS Roma striker.

The decision came two days after Batistuta ended his contract with Qatari club Al Arabi following an injury-plagued year in which he played only three matches and failed to score.