Gravesen retires from football

Danish footballer Thomas Gravesen has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32.

“I have spent some extraordinary years abroad, I have played and lived in four countries,” said the midfielder. “But I’m 33 in March, so before age and health force my hand I have opted to take the decision to stop myself.”

During his career, which lasted 13 years, Gravesen played for Vejle Boldklub, Hamburger SV, Everton, Real Madrid and Celtic before returning to Everton in 2008.