Overmars quits football

Former Arsenal winger Marc Overmars has announced his retirement from football.

Mon, 26 Jul, 2004 - 13:48

Former Arsenal winger Marc Overmars has announced his retirement from football.

Speaking at a press conference in Barcelona, where he has played since 2000, the Dutch international revealed that a persistent knee injury had forced him to call it a day.

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