SPL - Larsson confirms November retirement

Eurosport - Tue, 20 Oct 11:00:00 2009

Swedish striker Henrik Larsson has announced he will end his playing career after Helsingborg's first division match against Elfsborg on November 1.

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The 38-year-old, who enjoyed club success with Feyenoord, Celtic, Barcelona and had a short stint at Manchester United on loan, made his 106th and last appearance for Sweden in a 1-0 loss to Denmark on October 10 in a World Cup qualifier.

"I know now that I am 100 per cent sure about my decision to stop," he said.

"I am 38 now and that's enough. I will think over what I will do next. Most of all I need some time to adjust to life after football."

Larsson won a Champions League medal with Barcelona in 2006 and was part of the Swedish team that finished third at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

Larsson also won the Golden Boot in 2001 as Europe's top club scorer.

Reuters

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  1. you make me happy when skies are grey thanks for all­ the happy memories henke

    From the azzurri, on Tue 20 Oct 11:22PM

  2. #38.....Rankers 1 Urine Urethra 4

    From Paul G CHAMPION WINDAE LICKER, on Tue 20 Oct 9:58PM

  3. a true professional who always conducted himself with­ the dignity his play deserved.a big thankyou for all­ the great memories.

    From docherty686, on Tue 20 Oct 9:54PM

  4. What did you say when he scored for Barcelona? BOO HOO.­ LOL

    From Matthew, on Tue 20 Oct 9:50PM

  5. john, what are you on about, the Celtic fans - me among­ them - cheered for Larson when he returned.

    From seaniebhoy163, on Tue 20 Oct 9:46PM

  6. GREAT PLAYER GREAT MAN

    HAIL HAIL

    From GLASGOW REPUBLICAN, on Tue 20 Oct 9:24PM

  7. BEST CELT IN YEARS!!! THX HENRIK

    From deepalsenaka, on Tue 20 Oct 7:48PM

  8. hail henrik hail henrik hail henrik'please oh­ please come back to paradise wher you belong.we need­ you .we want you please please come home. god bless­ henrik king of kings.hail hail.

    From Michael, on Tue 20 Oct 7:43PM

  9. I WISH THE GUY ALL THE BEST IN WHATEVER HE DECIDES TO­ DO FROM NOW ON.
    A MODEL FOOTBALLER, NEVER IN THE PRESS­ FOR THE WRONG REASONS A TRUE GENT.
    ONE OF THE BEST­ FOOTBALLERS I HAVE SEEN PLAY IN THE LAST 15-20­ YEARS.
    ALL THE BEST HENRIK FROM A DONS SUPPORTER.

    From robert, on Tue 20 Oct 6:53PM

  10. 30 - I wouldn't even use the Daily Ranger to wipe­ my arse!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Tue 20 Oct 6:44PM

  11. 30 - has it occurred to you that he might have donated­ the money to charity under a nom-de-plume, and NOT as­ HENRIK LARSSON, CELTIC PLAYER..??

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Tue 20 Oct 6:42PM

  12. The Daily (Celtic) Record don't miss a chance to­ promote charity pics of Celtic players.

    From Matthew, on Tue 20 Oct 6:08PM

  13. pull the oyher one?

    From Matthew, on Tue 20 Oct 6:06PM

  14. 27 - seems like the concept of NO PUBLICITY has passed­ you by, Matthew!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Tue 20 Oct 5:55PM

  15. If he had given it to charity the pictures would have­ been in the paper which they were not.

    From Matthew, on Tue 20 Oct 5:48PM

  16. Fringing Binger..??? WTF are you chuntering oan aboot,­ ya anal-retar.d??

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Tue 20 Oct 5:42PM

  17. Fringing Binger! Did you go to school?

    From What-a-Load-of-Rubbish-U-Lot, on Tue 20 Oct 5:40PM

  18. 23 - who gives a feck what you think, daft-arse!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Tue 20 Oct 5:23PM

  19. Celtic needs Larsson one way or another, I think he­ should Manage the club with immediate effect as the­ Scots dont have any idea of footie!

    From What-a-Load-of-Rubbish-U-Lot, on Tue 20 Oct 5:20PM

  20. 20 - That was a bit low!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Tue 20 Oct 5:19PM
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