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Club legend Mile Jedinak announces retirement from football

Crystal Palace legend and former captain Mile Jedinak has announced his retirement from professional football, writing on social media that "it's time for a new challenge."

Jedinak joined Palace from Turkish outfit Gençlerbirliu011fi S.K. in summer 2011, going on to lead the club into the Premier League and make 178 appearances for the south Londoners.

During his time with Palace, Jedinak captained Australia in the 2014 World Cup, becoming the first playing Eagle to score in the tournament when he netted a penalty against Holland.

Congratulations to Mile Jedinak on his retirement from football.