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Tom Rogic: Ex-Celtic midfielder retires aged 30 to give 'focus and attention' to family

Former Celtic and Australia midfielder Tom Rogic has retired from football at 30 as he revealed the "struggles and heartache" he and his wife have experienced in growing their family.

The couple had their first daughter in 2021 after "many failed rounds of IVF" and are expecting again next year.

Rogic highlighted support from Celtic owner Dermot Desmond and former chief executive Peter Lawwell.

"Without their help, all of this would not have been possible," he said.

"Through Peter and Dermot, I was put in direct contact with one of the world's leading medical experts, which eventually led to my wife and I being placed at the clinic that would give us the best chance possible to start a family.