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Former Premier League star retires after keeping health issue a secret for years
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Cheikhou Kouyaté has retired from football after playing in the Premier League with an undisclosed heart condition.
Cheikhou Kouyaté has announced his retirement from professional football. The former Premier League midfielder played for multiple top-flight clubs while managing a heart problem he kept private throughout his career. The health issue has now led to the end of his playing days.
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UK timesReported5 reports from 4 outlets. First reported by Sport Witness, 6 Oct.
- talkSPORT
- Sport Witness
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- Former Premier League player retires due to health issue he kept a secret for yearstalkSPORT
- Former Premier League star Kouyate reveals he played entire career with secret heart problemMailOnline
- Former Premier League star retires after keeping health issue a secret for yearsMirrorThis article
- Ex-Premier League star reveals secret health battle as he announces retirementMirror
- "The doctor asked me" – Long-term medical issue forces West Ham and Crystal Palace favourite to bow outSport Witness
