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Former Manchester United defender, Abbie McManus has introduced her retirement from soccer on Wednesday after she broke her leg earlier within the yr.
The 30-year-old received 18 caps for England and was a part of the squad that received the SheBelieves Cup and reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2019.
She was an important a part of United’s again line between 2019-21 following her arrival from Manchester Metropolis after 12 years of enjoying for the blue aspect of Manchester.
McManus was born and raised a United fan and made 16 appearances within the WSL for the membership beneath Casey Stoney’s management.
She then went on mortgage to Tottenham Hotspur earlier than signing for Leicester Metropolis.
Throughout Leicester’s 5-0 dismantling of Sunderland within the Conti-cup in January of this yr, McManus suffered a fractured leg and was predicted to be sidelined for 3 months.
The Foxes launched her on the finish of the 2022/23 season and now she has revealed the lasting impression of the harm that compelled her off the sphere.
McManus mentioned: “Since breaking my leg in January there was many ups and downs, with the largest down being I can’t kick a ball with out ache. If me you may think about the tears pouring down my face while scripting this.”
She mirrored on her dazzling profession which spanned numerous golf equipment: “To attain what I’ve executed in my profession continues to be all so loopy and a dream come true for me,” mentioned McManus.”
“Profitable the whole lot domestically and representing England in a World Cup is one thing I’ll always remember.”
She concluded with a easy, but inspiring message to the following era: “If any little lady or boy is studying this, I would like you to know if you wish to be a footballer you are able to do something you place your thoughts to.”
It’s unclear what McManus plans to do now after hanging up her boots however contemplating her experience, many shall be calling for her to remain in soccer in some capability.
