Thuram calls it quits

Former France defender Lilian Thuram has announced his retirement from football.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2008 - 17:24

Former France defender Lilian Thuram has announced his retirement from football.

The 36-year-old, who won a record 142 caps for France, is quitting following the discovery of a cardiac malformation during a medical taken in June ahead of a prospective move to Paris St Germain.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Parc des Princes Person: Thuram Person: Lilian Thuram Organisation: France Organisation: Paris St Germain

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