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One of the Premier League's top-scorers
Jermain Defoe has announced his retirement from football.
Former West Ham, Tottenham and England striker scored over 300 career goals.
The 39-year-old is ninth on the list of all-time Premier League top scorers.
He began his professional career as a 17 year-old playing with West Ham.
Defoe began this season at Rangers, before moving back to Sunderland, where he's failed to score in the current campaign.
Defoe took to Twitter to thank his fans, coaches, team-mates & loved ones:
— Jermain Defoe OBE (@IAmJermainDefoe) March 24, 2022