Fabrice Muamba retires

Fabrice Muamba, for those
who don't remember or know
him, is the Bolton Wanderers
midfielder who collapsed
during a match ion the 17th
of March this year, and his
heart then stopped beating
for 78 minutes. He spent four
weeks in the hospital and
doctors said his recovery
was a miracle. Five months
after the incident, he has
been advised to quit football
or good. Find the statement
he released today after the
cut...
Since suffering my heart
attack and being discharged
from hospital, I have
remained utterly positive in
the belief I could one day
resume my playing career
and play for Bolton
Wanderers once again.
As part of my on-going
recovery, last week I
travelled to Belgium to seek
further medical advice from a
leading cardiologist. But the
news I received was
obviously not what I had
hoped it would be and it
means I am now announcing
my retirement from
professional football. While
the news is devastating, I
have much to be thankful for.
I thank God that I am alive
and I pay tribute once again
to the members of the
medical team who never
gave up on me.
I would also like to thank
everyone who has
supported me throughout my
career and the Bolton fans
who have been incredible. I
am blessed to have the
support of my family and
friends at this time."
I love the game and count
myself very lucky to have
been able to play at the
highest level.