Tearful Sergio Aguero confirms retirement from football - 'It's a very difficult moment ... it's for my health'

The Argentinian has been diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Kun Aguero smiles as he addresses a press conference to announce his retirement from football, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on December 15, 2021. Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Sergio Aguero has retired from football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition.

The Barcelona striker announced the news at a press conference at the Nou Camp on Wednesday morning, where he addressed the media alongside club president Joan Laporta.