Soccer-Heart problems force Benfica's Faria to retire at 23

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Soccer-Heart problems force Benfica's Faria to retire at 23

LISBON, March 8 (Reuters) - Benfica defender Fabio Faria has retired from professional football at the age of 23 because of heart problems, the player said in an emotional news conference on Friday. Faria, a centre back on loan to Rio Ave, struggled to stem the flow of tears as he told reporters that, because of a heart anomaly, he was forced to seek alternative employment. "This decision really pains me but I had the support of my parents, girlfriend, Benfica, Rio Ave, my agent and also from the players' union," he said. "That's life. The last exams did not go as well as we hoped for. ...

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