Alex hangs up his boots
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Brazil's Gremio footballer Alex Mineiro (R) vies for the ball with Colombia's Boyaca Chico Ormedis Madera. File Photo: AFP
Former Brazil international defender Alex on Monday announced his retirement from football at the age of 34 due to a serious knee injury that requires surgery.
"After speaking with my family, I have decided to retire. “
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