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Rio Ferdinand calls time on career

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from football.

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The ex West Ham, Leeds and Manchester United central defender spent last season at QPR, who were relegated from the Premier League.

Ferdinand who is 36, said in a statement he had decided to bring an end to his career.

He missed the closing stages of the season and lost his wife after a battle with cancer earlier this month.

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