Premiership: Injury forces di Matteo to retire

Chelsea midfielder Roberto di Matteo has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 31 because of injury.

Tue, 19 Feb, 2002 - 14:58

Chelsea midfielder Roberto di Matteo has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 31 because of injury.

The former Italian international has lost his 18-month battle against the triple leg fracture he suffered against Swiss club St Gallen in September 2000.

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