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Daniele De Rossi Retires After 19-Year Career with Roma, Boca Juniors

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Roma legend Daniele De Rossi has announced his retirement from football after less than six months at Boca Juniors.

Per Football Italia, De Rossi, 36, said on Monday he has made the decision because "I simply feel the need to be back with my family."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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