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Former Liverpool and Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko announces retirement

The Mali legend called time on his nomadic career that spanned 14 clubs across nine different countries

Former Liverpool and Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko has announced his retirement from active football at the age of 34.

The combative midfielder who started his career in France enjoyed an illustrious stint in Europe with Valencia, PSG and Juventus before going to the Far East and America.

He joined Liverpool from Valencia in 2005, where he spent three years before moving to Turin. He represented 14 clubs in total throughout his career, including spells in India, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia and Mexico.