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Former Palace 'keeper Gabor Kiraly retires after 26 years

Iconic former Crystal Palace goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly has retired, hanging up his trademark grey jogging bottoms after 26 years in professional football.

The 43-year-old announced his decision to retire on social media and on his website tonight, saying: "I thank football for teaching me everything and making me a better person."

Kiraly joined Palace in 2004, playing with throughout the Premier League campaign of 2004-05 and swiftly became something of a cult hero amongst the Selhurst Park faithful. He has also enjoyed stints with Hertha Berlin and 1860 Munich and most recently played for Hungarian club Szombathelyi Haladás.