The announcement of Fabrice Muamba’s retirement is as poignant as the evening when he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch of White Hart Lane in London. Muamba took to Twitter to share the circumstances leading to this decision, revealing that after consulting a cardiologist in Belgium for a follow-up, the results were not as expected, and he has to bring his football career to a close.
In a tweet that resonated with his numerous followers, Muamba expressed, “Football has been my life since adolescence and has given me many things. I am very happy to have played at the highest level.” The revelation stirred a wave of emotions across the web, with the president of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, also extending his best wishes to the Bolton community, acknowledging Muamba’s retirement with a comment on his official account.
Blatter remarked, “I just heard the news that your career is ending. It’s sad, but I wish you the best.” The majority of supportive comments poured in from Muamba’s home country, England, where he had played until this point. His teammate at Bolton, Curties Davies, expressed sadness at the news, noting that at the age of 24, Muamba still had much to offer to football. Elliot Bennet from Norwich, another Premier League resident, emphasized the importance of life, saying, “a life is more important than anything else. Sorry to hear this news.”
Despite the difficult moment, Muamba, in one of his tweets, revealed his determination not to be overwhelmed by emotions. He expressed that the news is devastating but took the opportunity to express gratitude to many, acknowledging the role of God and the unwavering support of the medical staff who played a crucial role in his recovery.
