Republic of Ireland forward Kevin Doyle has decided to call it quits on his football career following advice from his doctor.
The 34-year-old, who last played for MLS side Colorado Rapids, has suffered multiple concussions over the course of his career and now suffers with regular headaches.
“Today I’m sad to announce that after listening to medical advice I will no further part in this season and will be retiring,” Doyle said in a statement, as reported by The Telegraph).
“This year it has been clear to me that heading the ball was becoming problematic, and causing me to have repeated headaches.