Former Spurs and England star Jermain Defoe retires

Former Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe on Thursday announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39.

Defoe is the ninth-highest scorer in Premier League history, with 162 goals in 496 appearances.

His career ended with a second spell at Sunderland, with his final appearance for the League One side coming as a substitute in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Lincoln.“After 22 years in the game, I have decided to retire from professional football,” he posted on Instagram.“It’s been a really tough decision, and one I have discussed with my family and those closest to me.”Continue reading this article on SportsDesk, the sports website of the Times of Malta