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    Former Manchester City, Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has retired

    Former Manchester City, Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has retired


    The 35-year-old hasn't played since having his contract at Greek side Olympiakos terminated in December 2018.

    The four-time African Footballer of the Year won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2009 before spending eight years with Manchester City, winning the Premier League three times.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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